United States v. One Trw, Model M14, 7.62 Caliber Rifle, Serial Number 1488973 From William K. Alverson, William K. Alverson, Claimant-Appellant

I respectfully dissent. I would hold that the MKS-M14A is not a “machinegun,” as defined by 26 U.S.C. § 5845(b), because it cannot “be readily restored to shoot, automatically.” Accordingly, I would reverse and remand for further proceedings.

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We review de novo the district court’s grant of summary judgment. Holloway v. Brush, 220 F.3d 767, 772 (6th Cir.2000).1 Summary judgment is warranted when there is no genuine issue of material fact *426and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c). Of course, it is well-established that a motion for summary judgment…