Current regulations do not specify the placement of required identification markings on firearm silencers and firearm mufflers. However, ATF has provided the industry with some guidance on this issue. In its “Frequently Asked Questions—Silencers,” dated April 17, 2008, ATF stated the following:
The silencer must be marked in accordance with 27 CFR 478.92 and 479.102. The regulations require that the markings be conspicuous and legible, meaning that the markings may be placed on any external part, such as the outer tube or end cap. ATF strongly recommends that manufacturers place all required markings on the outer tube of the silencer, as this is the accepted industry standard. Moreover, this practice eliminates the need to remark in the event an end cap bearing the markings is damaged and requires replacement.
As I said, you can put it on the end cap if you want.
Sure, he can copy the number onto the cap, but if he touches the original number he risks jail. Ask ATF first.
I'm thinking of a Form 1 can and the initial engraving. You are correct he can copy it anywhere he wants. It was the moving it on an existing can I was missing.
If it is a Form 4 can you cannot "move" the SN.
If it is an unfired Form 1 can (with an approved form 1) you can move the SN. Once it's fired you cannot make any modifications or changes.
Right. But he said move. So I'm assuming it's already a completed and stamped can. In that case as you, I and others said, No.
I didnt mean to say move, copy. Not wanting to change anything on the tube.
You're right that the tube cannot be replaced. Replacement equals manufacturing a new suppressor, which means a new tax.I think for all intent and purposes, this is probably most likely a waste of time. What I'm worried about is if the tube is damaged, I still won't be able to replace the tube or repair it.
-JD-
You are wrong. Anyone taking your advice is gonna end up a fellon If caught.If its a form 1 your the manufacturer so you can fix it, if it is not a form 1 then only the original manufacturer can repair or change it.