C&R: Anybody have one? Advantages?

[TXAZ]

I understand getting a C&R license allows you to buy Class 3 weapons that are 50 years old (circa 1966 or earlier).
Seems like an easy way, $30 for 3 years) to reduce the hassle and get a machine gun.

Anybody have one and any pros / cons?

Thanks.

[Tango]

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curious.....why would you want a machine gun ?

[TXAZ]

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curious.....why would you want a machine gun ?

So I can spend A LOT more time reloading?

[michaele]

Why would you not want a machine gun?
He posted this in NFA section. 

[TXAZ]

Why would you not want a machine gun?
He posted this in NFA section.

I like your thinking Michaele!

[michaele]

I would love one.  But the 7k for Mac 35k MP5 keeps me from it.   I still want one.  But want other stuff more.

[ArmedTexan]

New truck or machine gun. I think machine gun, it holds its value longer. If I won the big lotto, my first purchase would be a MG42. Next would be a tank.

[TXAZ]

New truck or machine gun. I think machine gun, it holds its value longer. If I won the big lotto, my first purchase would be a MG42. Next would be a tank.

MG42, the buzz saw.  Supposed to be a blast to shoot, first machine gun with roller bearings, giving it a previously unheard of 20 rounds / second / 1200 rounds per minute.  Buy it! BUY IT!!!!!

[satx78247]

To All,

I spent a great deal of time on firing ranges & am NOT "turned on" by MOST machineguns.  Nonetheless, I's like a Model 1907 Maxim gun, of my own,  with all the "goodies" (including the proper caisson & harness) in =either  7x57mm, 8mm Mauser or 7.62x54.

Yes, I have my C&R, though MOST of my "wanted items" are pre-1898.

yours, satx

[ArmedTexan]

Maxim machine gun would be my next purchase. It's a close second but that German buzz saw, is iconic!

[TXAZ]

Maxim machine gun would be my next purchase. It's a close second but that German buzz saw, is iconic!

I like your style!

but if I had a Maxim, I don't think I'd shoot it, 100+ years old. (ok maybe once)

[satx78247]

TXAZ,

The Maxim  water-cooled gun, in good mechanical condition, is in many ways superior to any of the so-called "modern" MG, except in weight & cost, of course.
(Only the Germans would have invented a MG that had machined oiling cans of white-brass, as part of the normal kit. = For one thing in 2016, it would be insanely/ruinously  expensive to build.)

yours, satx