Any bolt action rifle made over 50 years ago can be bought without FFL?

[The Badger]

Is it that simple? Can I purchase a hunting rifle made over 50 years ago from a private party without ffl?

Thanks!

 

[Librarian]

No.

That used to be possible, but the law changed in 2014.

If you have a C&R FFL, you can go out of state and buy, and file paperwork to CA reporting such acquisitions. But in-CA transfers need the CA FFL.