who can tell me why no serial number?
Why is it that some people only put half the serial [?]number in their auctions? Is there a reason I should only display half?
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NO that said some people think that if you show the complete serial someone may claim that it is a stolen firearm and belongs to them. Others think that BATF "big brother" will keep records on them owning this fire arm IMHO all of the above reasons are bogus . It makes it hard to determine DOM and other information . IF you want to leave out part of the serial that is ok and your business but at least put the right number of digits . Swap the last 2 or put in X's for last place . Sorry about the rant. 0 -
There is one legitimate reason for obscuring part of the serial #: if your gun was ever stolen & reported to the police, it will be on the Dept of Treasury data base. If the person from whom it was stolen recognizes it, he can ask his police to request your police to seize & return it to him. If this were to happen, you would receive no compensation.
Realistically, this rarely happens. And, if you bought your gun new, it could not possibly happen.
Neal
"Just because you are paranoid, that doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you."0 -
Many people frown on having their ownership of a firearm "registered" other than the (non-public records)transfer by an FFL dealer.
Some may feel as stated above that publishing the serial number in a "public access" venue such as an open view auction, would indeed constitute a public/registration of the gun to both the seller and the buyer, for all to know, and/or keep track of.
Of course every firearm sold at GunBroker.com does get transferred through a licensed dealer at the point of delivery, so a record with the serial number will be made, but according to regulations it will be non-public.
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When I want a general answer I sometimes put a partial number, but when it's important I use the whole number just look at some of my posts. Some people are really paranoid and think someone may steal their firearms identity[;)]
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA PATRON-LIFE Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member0 -
Usually blanking out the last 2 digits will still leave all the information that's necessary.
If you need the exact s/n you could have it emailed to you.
Why would you really need the whole thing?
If someone asks how my wife is I don't think it's necessary to give all her body dimensions, current color of hair, shoe size, etc.
Most Californians are paranoid about exact serial #'s, and rightfully so. They're only a half-step away from confiscation.
I mean by blanking out the last 2 digits, you substitute them with x's or *'s or whatever.
I think everyone realizes the probable age/model difference in a serial# of 123 and one of 123xxx.0 -
Receiving stolen property is not a good thing. Selling stolen property is even worse. Although I would not want to pay for something, then have it confiscated without compensation, who would want to possess a stolen gun? 0 -
Hello I know you want your information private and I do also but if you ask when a gun was made and you ngive a 5 diget serial number but your gun really has 7 digits you will get false info.as I stated just reverse the "LAST" 2 digits 0 -
As perry stated about the amount of numbers is important when asking for detailed information
And about any other time I view it like this
Sure when I bought it, I filled out all the proper forms, if need be it could be traced to me, and no one else could claim through a internet picture it is theirs, but you know what, this is the internet and if there ever is a way for someone to figure out a way to do something stupid with another guys serial numbers they will, and no matter what it is if it just can cause you a day of grief to prove yourself it is not worth it , I don't want to be the first guy some looser filed an insurance claim on a gun with my serial number, remember this is the internet and you can't take any chances, hel! They do it with vin numbers everyday0 -
perry shooter:
Yea, you're right, but if the last 2 are the same, such as 44, it wouldn't do any good to reverse them.0
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