A firearm with a custom paint job can be difficult to assess, especially when the coating covers much of the factory finish. The artwork may be decorative,…
A cleaning rod lodged in a rifle or shotgun barrel creates two separate problems: the firearm may be unsafe to handle, and its legal disposal still has to…
A trigger bar or transfer bar is a small but vital component inside most modern firearms, particularly semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, and lever-action…
The moment you pull an heirloom firearm from the back of a wardrobe and notice the serial number has been hand-engraved rather than machine-stamped, a fresh…
When a family member passes and leaves behind a carefully curated collection of military memorabilia, the grief is often mixed with a quiet practical worry:…
A magazine catch is a small but essential part of any firearm with a detachable magazine. It locks the magazine into the well and releases it on demand. When…
Finding yourself in possession of an unlawfully imported firearm is a more common situation in Australia than many people expect. Inherited pieces from…
A firearm that has been modified, drilled, machined, or fitted with parts intended to produce burst fire or full automatic operation is not an ordinary…
Sorting out a deceased estate is rarely simple, but inheriting firearms from a relative who passed away in another country adds a thick extra layer. The guns…