I need help in the possible transfer from an estate in N.M to Fla. I have a friend in New Mexico who was also friends with a man out there who was recently murdered. The man had several guns including a Thompson. As my friend is more into guitars than guns he is not sure if the gun is full or semi auto. He is getting me pictures and all of the info on what markings the gun has on it. If it turns out to be full auto and hopefully it is registered, will it need to go through probate before the family can sell it to me or can they transfer it to a dealer there when I have my approval from BATF? Any help and suggestions on what I need to do to get this taken care of properly will be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ken