USA v. Bowden

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Case 9:25-cr-O0006-DWM Document27_ Filed 11/14/25 Pageiof3

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA
MISSOULA DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CR 25-6-M-DWM
Plaintiff,

vs. ORDER
GRAHAM ANTHONY BOWDEN,

Defendant.

The United States moves unopposed for a preliminary order of forfeiture in
this matter. (Doc. 25.) Defendant Graham Anthony Bowden has been adjudged
guilty of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18
U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (Count 1), and possession of an unregistered silencer, in
violation of 26 U.S.C. §§ 5841, 5861(d) (Counts 2 and 3), and he admitted to the
forfeiture allegation in his guilty plea. (Docs. 20, 23, 24.) As such, there is a
factual basis and cause to issue this preliminary order of forfeiture pursuant to 21

U.S.C. § 853(a)(1) and (2), and Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b).

Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the United States’ motion for a

preliminary order of forfeiture, (Doc. 25), is GRANTED.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Bowden’s interest in the
following property is forfeited to the United States in accordance with 18 U.S.C.

§ 924(d)(1):
1. Palmetto State Armory G3-10, multi-caliber rifle, S/N: G347255;
2. Intratec TEC9, 9mm caliber pistol, S/N: E000540;

3. CZ (Ceska Zbrojovka) CZ805 Bren S1 .556 caliber rifle, S/N:

C038104;

4. Rock Island Armory Inc. (Geneseo, IL) 1911, .45 caliber pistol, S/N:

none;

5. Walther PPQ, .45 caliber pistol, S/N: FDP0867;

6. HS Produkt (IM Metal) XDM Elite, 9mm pistol, S/N: BA508612;
7. Beretta, Pietro S.P.A. A390ST, .12 caliber shotgun, S/N: P25355E;
8. Winchester 50, .12 caliber shotgun, S/N: 68072;

9. Savage Axis II, 30-06 caliber rifle, S/N: P583387;

10. Savage Axis II XP, .243 caliber rifle, S/N: P507656;

11. Marlin Firearms Co 15Y, .22 caliber rifle, S/N: 11555479;

12. Winchester 1906, .22 caliber rifle, S/N: 231715;

13. Silencer, unknown make/model/serial number, 9mm caliber;

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14. Silencer, unknown make/model/serial number/caliber; and
15. Any associated accessories and ammunition.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the ATF or a designated sub-custodian is
directed to seize the property subject to forfeiture and further to make a return as
provided by law.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States will provide written
notice to all third parties asserting a legal interest in any of the above-described
property, and will also post notice on an official government internet site
(www.forfeiture.gov), for at least 30 consecutive days, of the Court’s preliminary
order and the United States’ intent to dispose of the property in such manner as the
Attorney General may direct, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1) and Fed. R. Crim.
P. 32.2(b)(6), and to make its return to this Court that such action has been
completed.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon adjudication of all third-party

interests, if any, the Court will enter a final order of forfeiture.

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DATED this day of November, 2025.

Donald W/MoNoy, District Judge
United States Distict Court

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