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back4more
hello. a year or so ago I was given a S&W revolver by a family member. what should I do to legally put this gun in my name? I have a CCW and have carried it several times since but dont want to make it a habit unless I know everything is up to par.

also, Im unsure as to the serial number of the S&W revolver, a 12-4. at the yolk, near the model stamp, are the letters/numbers 16*xxE** (x's are actual, *'s are added to conceal actual number), but down along the very bottom of the butt are the letters/numbers of ADK****. also near the bottom of the butt is the other set of letters/numbers, 16*xxE**. so which is the serial number?

thanks in advance !!!
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  • zink
    Where do you live? MOST free states don't require registration.

    Lance
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  • Hawk Carse
    There is no federal requirement to register a gift gun.

    Some states do some states don't.
    Where are you? Maybe a resident who knows will come along.

    The serial number is the one on the butt of the gun.

    Oh, by the way, it is yoke, not yolk.
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  • 11b6r
    Greg- you have not told us what state you live in. In MOST of the US, there is not requirement to register a firearm with anyone- with the exception of machineguns, short barreled shotguns, etc. In the remainder, what you need to do, and who to do it with varies state to state. So.... where are you? The serial number of your S&W should be stamped on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Lose the x's and *'s, and we can help you better.
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  • back4more
    thanks for the help guys. Im in Florida.

    the numbers are 164xxB24 (X's are actually stamped) and ADK8295

    (got it yoke, not yolk :))
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  • Hawk Carse
    ADK8295 is the official serial number.
    The other string is an assembly number used to keep parts together at the factory until the gun is finished and issued its serial number.

    NRA ILA says there is no gun registration in Florida and the state preempts firearms regulation so you can't get caught out by a local ordnance.

    I assume your CCW license does not show the individual gun allowed.
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  • back4more
    quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
    ADK8295 is the official serial number.
    The other string is an assembly number used to keep parts together at the factory until the gun is finished and issued its serial number.

    NRA ILA says there is no gun registration in Florida and the state preempts firearms regulation so you can't get caught out by a local ordnance.

    I assume your CCW license does not show the individual gun allowed.


    thanks Hawk Carse. correct my CCW does not list individual guns allowed.

    thanks again everyone.
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  • MOONED
    I'm happy to live in the state of Florida where a gun can be purchased from a previous owner and the only requirement is a valid Florida drivers license.
    In your case, no transfer is necessary. The only thing a potential gun owner needs to be aware of is that anyone convicted of a felon is not lawfully able to own ANY firearm. If you do not fall into this category, nothing needs to be done. The pistol is now yours, and no paperwork with anyone is necessary.

    EDIT: Obviously, you do not fall into the category listed above or you would not have a CWP.

    Aaron
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  • nmyers
    Some counties in FL require a waiting period & police approval before obtaining a handgun. You may want to look it up in ATF P5300.5.

    Neal
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  • badsbsnf81
    Yours was made @ 1984 and production stopped in 1986
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  • back4more
    quote:Originally posted by badsbsnf81
    Yours was made @ 1984 and production stopped in 1986


    Awesome, thank you sir
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