When the Gun Control Act of 1968 was passed, any gun with a receiver or action over 70 years old (1898 or earlier) was considered an antique. Now a gun has to be 114 years old to meet the same antique standard. 1944 would be the magic number to meet the original 70 year old requirement.
If we ever get a more gun friendly House, Senate, and President, it would be nice to see legislation passed that brought the definition of antique firearm closer to the original definition. I'd probably be dreaming to think that we'll ever see the day that an M1 Garand could be shipped without an FFL though.
