So your sub-18" shotgun was bought through CMP with no tax stamp? And was sold to Joe Schit Warrant Officer in 1964?
Ididn't say that. Simly an example of surplus weapons being sold to individuald. In the same period Dad bought n M-1 carbine, an 03-A3 and a 1911. That was through the CMP. The shotguns were at the local MP detachment and as best as I recall were declared surplus and replaced with current issue. Too small a lot to go beyond detachment level. The captain in charge of the detachment handled the deal and he was the FFL that added the choke. All around good guy and gun nut. His French wife, Francoise, was my first crush, to me the epitome of sophistication and elegance.
The military now sells surplus firearms directly now to civilians? Di the capt just pocket the money from sale?
Did he sell any tanks, laws.or artillery too? Sounds like a great way to earn some extra money in the army.
