They said the gun is inoperable, so it is probably still legal and valuable as a dewat...
Personally, I believe that when she goes back to get it, they 'won't be able to find it' just sayin
Reminds me of when they were having the "evidence disposal" program going in Seattle back in the 90's. The news crew was interviewing folks in line, there was this old lady holding a C96 Mauser turning it in for $50 or whatever. I was trying to figure out how I could get to that line with cash in my hands and buy some of the treasures....I'm sure that would be frowned upon.