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Thanks HM, I am really out on an island here with no idea what to do to try to do the legal/responsible thing. I do not believe she thought she had this in her possession - regardless, is there anything she needs to do from her end to "keep her in the clean?" Note to self: melt barrels to the point where they look like bar stock. Looked up a lot of what was mentioned in this thread. I think at this point, based on the value of the gun versus the registration costs and legal processes/pitfalls, even though I would really love to become a firearms owner and "save" this one, the best choice is to scrap it with a combination of welder and oxy/ace torch and wash my hands of the situation. If anyone has a LEGAL method of disposing otherwise that would benefit others, please speak up shortly and I will be happy to help. Thank you NJ for making it so impossible for someone who wants to become a legal and safe gun owner to do so.

Thank you for all the responses, this is exactly why I signed up and asked questions before doing. The garage is on her property, so, even though locked up in my toolbox and among st my vehicles, can I still claim it as in her possession if need be? She made it very clear upon finding it that she wanted it gone by any means. Seems it is worth little to nothing other than parts. Let's say worst comes to worst and I decide to dispose/destroy...disassemble the gun, cut the barrels in half lengthwise to make them useless. Any other preventative measures? I have a full shop, tools, lift, etc. Torch the barrels?

I was given a gun on Christmas Day by my mother-in-law which she believes belonged to her father. Many members of my family have been or currently are gun owners but none of my immediate family. I'm a bit of a history buff and I'd say I have a higher than average understanding of firearms and some of their history, but very little hands on experience. After getting her to stop waiving it around randomly showing it off, I looked it over quickly and locked it in my toolbox until I had a few questions answered. The weapon is not loaded, there is no ammo in the home that I know of, and, from a quick look over, probably does not function. 1) Where do I go to start finding information about legality/registration in NJ? If I intend to just sell it as is to get rid of it, is this less/more paperwork? I would assume no one has a bill of sale at any point left for this firearm. 2) What is it? It's a double-barreled, double-trigger, break-action shotgun with only "Central Arms Co." on the receiver. From what quick research I could do, it was a mass-produced $100 or so common weapon from 1900-1920. This one is in rough shape. Again, doing some quick research, I measured the discharge end of the barrel with an inside mic and think this is a 12 gauge. The fore-end is removable and is engraved 399703 on the end itself, not the firearm. 3) What does everyone think of tinkering around with it and fixing it up? Nothing show quality, but get it working properly and replace the missing parts. At the current rate of some normal home defense shotguns, this seems like a somewhat viable option to me if it turns out it has little/no resale value. I restore hot-rods so I'm a little mechanically inclined, I know how to read and follow instructions, and I usually know when I'm getting in over my head on something and need to take it to a professional. Where would be a good place to start sourcing replacement parts? I'm finding some stuff few and far between under "Crescent SXS".