just found this on a site and didn't know this....not that i was going to buy one...........................bob
Department Of The Treasury
Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
NOTICE: INDUSTRY CIRCULAR
Number: 98-2 Date: 11-06-97
ATF has determined muzzle loading weapons with "in-line" firing mechanisms
designed or redesigned to use modern conventional firearm primers do not meet
the definition of antique firearms and are subject to regulation as a firearm.
Department Of The Treasury
Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
NOTICE: INDUSTRY CIRCULAR
Number: 98-2 Date: 11-06-97
ATF has determined muzzle loading weapons with "in-line" firing mechanisms
designed or redesigned to use modern conventional firearm primers do not meet
the definition of antique firearms and are subject to regulation as a firearm.