Hi Rayfn,

M1s (both grands and carbines) are restricted because they are semi automatic centerfire rifles.

The only type of semi auto that isnt restricted are rimfires that have a magazine capacity of 10 or less rounds Eg ruger 10/22 with a standard factory mag. Should you put a magazine with higher capacity than 10 on the 10/22 it becomes restricted.

As for length..... a centerfire longarm (rifle/shotgun) becomes restricted when its barrel is shorter than 30 cm and its overall length is shorter than 60 cm because under irish law because it is then classed as a short arm (pistol). Should a rimfire rifle be that short it would be classed as an unrestrictred pistol as long as its magazine capacity was 5 or less.

I hope that helps.

GH

What about these special sporting purposes semi automatic centerfire rifles GH?

Now sporting purposes semi automatic centerfire rifles seem good to go if triggers and other parts modification can take it out of the category of the "assault rifle"
In my humble opinion FNs, Garands had always the right trigger assembly to keep out of the assault rifles category
Anyone explain assault rifle restricted (AR)


TIA

You might want to handle a m14 before you buy one , i seen one and its a heavy old beast especially the action.

does making an license application for the 49 cause the cs extra hassle

Some suggestions
I have used similar wording on letters for my own rifle application.


Chief Superintendent {Name}
[Address]



[Date}

Reference: License application re classic rifle


Dear Chief Superintendent,

I wish to address any concerns that you may have re my application for a classic rifle.

Firstly, I am an avid target rifle shooter and a member of an authorised club / rifle range.

I have always had an interest in collecting / shooting classic rifles that had a huge historical significance in world history. I have the opportunity to purchase a rifle as a curiosity, investment and for it’s historic value. As this rifle is capable of firing ammunition, I am required to have it licensed in the state.

To hold this rifle in a safe secure environment, I have a secure gun cabinet meeting the required BS 7558 standard and a house alarm installed.

I am a member of an authorised club / range ************************************* and the Vintage & Classic Rifle Association of Ireland. I hold target shooting insurance with ***************************

The rifle in question is a M1 Garand
Calibre 30-06

A brief history on this rifle;
Called "the greatest battle rifle ever devised" by General George S. Patton,
The Garand officially replaced the bolt-action M1903 Springfield as the standard service rifle of the United States Armed Forces in 1936.
The M1 was used heavily by U.S. forces in World War II and the Korean War.

The M1 rifle is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, clip-fed rifle. By modern standards, the M1's feeding system is archaic, relying on clips to feed ammunition, and was the principal source of criticism of the rifle.

Garand's rifle was originally chambered for the .276 Pedersen cartridge, charged by means of 10-round clips. Later through refinement, it was chambered for the then-standard .30-06 Springfield cartridge. The diameter of the .30-06 cartridge only allowed for the loading of eight rounds into the fixed magazine.

Two of Garand's patents, showing the original gas trap design and revised gas port system.
Garand's original design for the M1 used a complicated gas system involving a special muzzle extension gas trap, later dropped in favor of a simpler drilled gas port. Because most of the older rifles were retrofitted, pre-1939 gas-trap M1s are very rare today and are prized collector's items..

The weight of the M1 varies between 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) and 10.2 lb (4.63 kg) unloaded (depending on sling type and stock wood density) a considerable increase over the previous M1903 Springfield. The length was 43.6 inches (1,107 mm).

Yours Sincerely