# 27 C.F.R. § 478.26 (2026): Curio and relic determination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_26

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 478.26 (2026)
- **Heading:** Curio and relic determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 478: COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION / Subpart C: Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions / § 478.26: § 478.26   Curio and relic determination.

## Text

Any person who desires to obtain a determination whether a particular firearm is a curio or relic shall submit a written request, in duplicate, for a ruling thereon to the Director. Each such request shall be executed under the penalties of perjury and shall contain a complete and accurate description of the firearm, and such photographs, diagrams, or drawings as may be necessary to enable the Director to make a determination. The Director may require the submission of the firearm for examination and evaluation. If the submission of the firearm is impractical, the person requesting the determination shall so advise the Director and designate the place where the firearm will be available for examination and evaluation.
[T.D. ATF-270, 53 FR 10493, Mar. 31, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 478.21 (2026) § 478.21   Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_21.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.22 (2026) § 478.22   Alternate methods or procedures; emergency variations from requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_22.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.23 (2026) § 478.23   Right of entry and examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_23.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.24 (2026) § 478.24   Compilation of State laws and published ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_24.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.25 (2026) § 478.25   Disclosure of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_25.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.25a (2026) § 478.25a   Responses to requests for information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_25a.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.26 (2026) § 478.26   Curio and relic determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_26.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.27 (2026) § 478.27   Destructive device determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_27.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.28 (2026) § 478.28   Transportation of destructive devices and certain firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_28.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.29 (2026) § 478.29   Out-of-State acquisition of firearms by nonlicensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_29.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.29a (2026) § 478.29a   Acquisition of firearms by nonresidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_29a.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.30 (2026) § 478.30   Out-of-State disposition of firearms by nonlicensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_30.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.31 (2026) § 478.31   Delivery by common or contract carrier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_31.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.32 (2026) § 478.32   Prohibited shipment, transportation, possession, purchase, or receipt of firearms and ammunition by certain persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_32.md)

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