Pistol Deactivation - UK

Hello again

For those of you who are in the UK, can anyone outline for me the difference between old-spec pistol deactivation and new-spec deactivation?

Thanks for the help

 

this has some basic info;

Frequently Asked Questions -

and here's the law;

http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=537951

 

For pistols, 'new spec' only meant that revolver cylinders were blocked to prevent insertion of inert ammunition.

New spec rules came into force in October 1995 and mainly affected semi-automatic weapons such as machine guns.

 

What are deactivated guns?

pre 95 de-ac are the best, and cost more, as most parts operate, whereas the one with late de-ac, have a lot more pieces that are removed, welded or cut..if you can, buy pre 95 weapons..

Old specification or pre 95 guns can be stripped, the action cocked and dry fired, and in the case of revolvers, have clear cartridge chambers. New specification deactivated guns cannot be cocked or dry fired, and usually, not stripped. Bolt action rifles however do still cock and dry fire but cannot take deactivated rounds in the breech. New spec Light to heavy machine guns can also be cocked and dry fired but again cannot take deactivated rounds in the breech.

 

This has some discussion too;

Getting a deactivated firearm proofed

 

Speaking as a bloody Yank, glad that law wasn't around in 1776!

 

Well, the "progressives" are still working hard to do the same here.

 

I have a new spec Long Brank No4 Mk1* enfield, that cocks + dryfired + the rounds do fit inside the chamber just fine.

 

the breech is usually pin welded, and unable to take a round.. what does the de-ac certificate state? as date of deactivation..

 

I wonder if it has been tampered with?

My Mosin Nagant Carbine is new spec de-act and has the pin welded in the breech to prevent cycling rounds.