PER CURIAM:
Defendant-appellee, Allen, was convicted by the jury of possession of a firearm which was not registered, thus violating 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d). The "firearm" in this case was a destructive device consisting of a partially filled gasoline can, with a red cloth wick inserted in the spout. The district court granted Allen's motion for acquittal notwithstanding the jury verdict of guilty, finding that the appellant, the United States, did not prove beyond...
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