The Home Office recommend that the following be regarded as antiques, within the definition of the word, subject to non-use, i.e. if any weapon is to be used then the antique exemption ceases.
- All original muzzle loading firearms made before 1939.
- Breach loading firearms chambered for rim fire cartridges exceeding .23" calibre but excluding those chambered for 9mm rim fire.
- Breech loading firearms using ignition systems other than rim fire or centre fire, including pin fire, needle fire and traditional ignition systems contemporary with these.
- Breech loading centre firearms originally chambered for obsolete cartridges and retaining their original chambering.
If you require any further information on antique guns relating to certificates, please contact the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Department at:
Licensing Office
Hampshire Police Headquarters
FREEPOST SO4392
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5BR
Phone: 01962 871071
Email: firearms.licensing@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
