De-activating an old revolver

[derekpara]

How does one go about de-activating an old Service revolver legally and obtaining a certificate ?

[shoota]

If you have one that is still 'live' you commit an offence unless it is so old as to be an obsolete calibre - everything from the boer war onwards is still considered shootable.
Contact a proper gunsmith and explain the circumstances, he may accept it if he has a section 1 certificate but he will probably tell you to lodge it with the Police. Do not sign the destruction order and tell them that a gunsmith will be collecting it for de-activation and that you wish to keep it.
The NRA at Bisley have a gunsmith who has a lot to do with classic arms and he may be the one to assist you - google 'NRA Bisley' and you should be able to get a phone number.
I would advise you not to start wandering around the streets with it because, as I said, they are prohibited.
The gunsmith will do the releveant work and submit it to a proof house for the certificate to be issued.
It won't be cheap.
Do you know what it is?

[Buenchico]

http://www.durham.pol...rms/faqs.php#deactive

[derekpara]

Thank you both.

Shoota, I used to be Bisley shot in the 60s and 70s and am aware of Fulton's on the camp.

I don't possess such a weapon and prefer to leave the question as a hypothetical one for now but will remember your advice, and Chris's, if the situation should arise. The Lee Enfield Mk4 was more in my line !

Thanks again

[EDDIE51]

Yes you can't 'do it yourself' has to be a registered gunsmith.

[shoota]

I was thinking more of the NRA armourer Derek but as the question is hypothetical it doesn't matter.
I used to have an old Webley .455 break action back in the days when we could have such toys........

[derekpara]

Funny you should say that, shoota !