
DEWAT THOMPSON
#1
Posted 11 July 2003 - 07:02 PM
Now that I've learned that I can own a DEWAT Thompson, Tax Free on a Form Five, I'm doing a Price Check. Any help here would be appreciated!!
#2
Posted 11 July 2003 - 07:22 PM
If I locate the Thompson of my dreams, can't it be DEWATED?? I noticed that the late J. Curtis Earl offered a DEWAT process, so I'm guessing that is still OK to do? As far as pricing, I guess I answered my own question with that, but does anybody here know if it's OK to DEWAT a Gun?
#3
Posted 11 July 2003 - 08:34 PM
#4
Posted 11 July 2003 - 08:38 PM
Isn't that pick from the Auto Ordince Catalog titled " Anti Bandit Gun ", however I agree with you


#5
Posted 12 July 2003 - 07:20 AM
I was thinking that you lived in a state that didn't allow MG's. Maybe I was wrong.
Please clear the mystery of why you want to silence a live Thompson. The only thing I can imagine is that you might think the dewat could go places the MG can't. But, I'm sure you know that both are under the same NFA rules. Yea, I'm stumped.
#6
Posted 12 July 2003 - 11:04 AM
This is why. I CAN'T own a Fuctioning FA. But Washington does allow DEWATS. Indeed, DEWATS are under the NFA! (Who said they were not?) In 1986 Curtis earl advertised a DEWAT Service. It states in part, "I can weld a plug in the barrel to render it inactive, and sell it to you tax free". Can't this be done today? I'm not trying to invite criticism, nor do I feel ignorant on what is an NFA Weapon, and What isn't. Of course, as I stated above, and in other Posts, DEWATS are NFA Weapons. Isn't there anybody else out there who can answer these questions, without a sarcastic tone? As to the Why this, or why that? My question is, if I found a Live Thompson, can't it be made into a DEWAT in pretty much the same manner that Curtis Earl use to do? That way, if the Laws ever change, or if I move, I can file the Form 1, pay the $200.00 Tax, and enjoy it!
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Posted 12 July 2003 - 11:24 AM
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Posted 12 July 2003 - 01:01 PM
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Posted 12 July 2003 - 01:07 PM
#10
Posted 12 July 2003 - 01:11 PM

Mike
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#11
Posted 12 July 2003 - 01:57 PM
#12
Posted 12 July 2003 - 02:00 PM
Well I do thank you Sir! Looking forward to any information that you may be able to find!
#13
Posted 12 July 2003 - 04:37 PM
Well, I learn something new everyday. I had no idea dewats could exist where MGs couldn't. Given that fact and your situation, I'd probably consider doing that too. Didn't mean my inquiry to sound critical. I was just curious, so please accept humble apologies.
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Posted 12 July 2003 - 05:50 PM

#15
Posted 12 July 2003 - 06:04 PM
Hawksnet; Indeed, that is one possibility! Though I haven't seen many DEWATS come up for sale often. I would think that the majority of those have been reactivated. We'll see what comes up!
#16
Posted 12 July 2003 - 07:26 PM
I agree with your plan. As long as you can't have a "live" one where you live, the Dewat would be the next best thing and cetainly could be altered at some point in the future. Good luck with your search. Let us know what you find.
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Posted 13 July 2003 - 01:08 PM


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Posted 13 July 2003 - 05:48 PM

#19
Posted 13 July 2003 - 07:22 PM




Regards, Walter
#20
Posted 14 July 2003 - 10:32 AM
Here goes. I have looked at Washington state law and do not believe you can legally own a dewat in this state. First I looked at Washington Revenue code 9.41.190. That statute makes it unlawful to own or posses a machine gun or any part designed and intended for use in a machine gun, in converting a machine gun or to assemble or repair any machine gun. This is a class C felony i.e. jail and fine. I then looked at the definition of Machine gun found in 9.41.010(7). It is somewhat different than the Federal definition as it does not address the dewat issue. So finaly I had to see if any Washington courts have looked at this issue. In the Case of State v Berrier the court found a firearms enhancement sentence was appropriate(more jail time) for a a person who commited a crime with an inoperable machine gun. The court said" An unloaded or even inoperable firearm is still a firearm for purposes of statute prohibiting the possession of a machine gun, short barreled shotgun or short barreled rifle..." In other words no dewatts. That is about as close as a Florida lawyer can get to interpreting Washington law. I checked Oregon and found you are ok to own machine guns as long as they are Federally registered. I would stay away from Dewatts in Washington and move accross the border into Oregon. I can fax or mail to you this information to read if you email me that information. Good luck Rob