Chef,
About a quarter of the way through you post you said you had no idea about the guns, or whom I am purchasing the gun. I am working with an FFL/SOT with 40+ years under his belt, he noticed when we were looking at the documents that it did not have the title of Sales Sample, but Law Enforcement Sample Not for Resale. It prompted him to contact the NFA to get clarification. I thought it sounded strange, so I posted on the forum to try in get some insight. During that time the NFA says it is Law Enforcement Sample, and I would need a letter. I do not disagree with the fact that the NFA person that he spoke to is incorrect, but I have to deal with the information that I receive. How do I submit the forms on a gun that I do not own? Why would I be so quick to hand over 3 times the value of a gun that a 40 year FFL/SOT had a question on the sample status ? I am quick at lot of things (just ask my wife,) but in business for me slow and steady wins the race. Thanks again for your knowledge on the sample status, I am sure that we will get to that point with the NFA.
Chad