Hello, I am new to firearms and have a question.......

[Kman]

I have seen this a bunch and have no idea what it means. KIT GUN ?????? Does it come in pieces or what's the deal?

 

[Plinker66]

 

[savannahboy]

Originally, a kit gun was a S&W model 34, a small frame revolver chambered for 22lr or .32. It was intended as a part of an outdoor "kit" that you might want in your tackle box or whatever.

 

[Megawolf]

Sorry, I'm thinking black car...red light.....

 

[BLIP]

Eartha... think hard...

 

[WLhunter]

Kit..humm..makes me think plastic..poly protector glockish

 

[JohnnyPlant]

It goes in David Hasselhoffs glove box.

 

[cimino289]

Hmm kit guns

 

[Egghead]

 

[Greybeard]

Or, it could be a 15 or 10 with a 80% lower. If the lower is not complete i.e. 80% it is considered a blank and no serial number is required and no fll transfer required. I believe that glock also has a kit pistol, seen one several years back, and believe they are still manufactured.
You could also make a 47 the same way, i.e. Blank piece of sheet metal that requires bent and holes drilled. It would also come in a kit form, if that's what your asking?
If you build your rifle/pistol yourself, it could also be considered a kit even though it's serialized.
Hope this helps.