Modifying a preban receiver

[Batman]

Is it possible/legal to make modifications to a pre-ban receiver? I would like to make my C2 kit look as authentic as possible and that includes using the original flash hidder. The only way that I can see to having it is to get a pre-ban metric receiver then turn it into an inch receiver.

[EMDII]

Yes. So long as the pre-ban receiver existed as a complete rifle at the time of the ban. You may not modify/fabricate a pre-ban rifle from a receiver that was never assembled as a complete rifle.

BTW- this is also a LEGAL question. FWIW.

[kcsturm]

I'm still of the opinion of modifying only the parts that are least costly to replace. The preban receiver is very costly to replace, FWIW.

[Brian in MN]

The best thing for you to do is hunt up a preban Lithgow receiver for your kit. They are out there.