Gun w/ ground off S.N.

[LionWeight]

Don't buy it, pass the info to LE. This is just ALL bad in so many ways. Besides, it might just be someones gun on here that was stolen and that gets "found".

 

[revolvers&w]

What if it were your gun

I would try to get info to someone in law enforcement through Crime Stoppers or something.
It is a long shot but the gun may find it's owner .
More importantly it may lead to the thief.

 

[jbombelli]

I would try to get info to someone in law enforcement through Crime Stoppers or something.
It is a long shot but the gun may find it's owner .
More importantly it may lead to the thief.

No. The serial number was obliterated. They'll destroy it for sure.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Oh man... I've got a gun at home that doesn't even have a serial number!

 

[revsaxon]

Id walk away from that deal... Never thought to check for serial numbers when doing private transactions, but I think its now my new policy.

And yeah, if its known beforehand call the cops. If its an unpleasant surprise at the meet walk away THEN call the cops. Either way tell someone in law enforcement!

 

[686 Shooter]

A relative asked me if it was a "good deal" to buy a S@W 9mm with serial # removed for $50. Sounds like a one way ticket to the big house to me! But really, I don't know what the law says- anybody?

Really!, Isn't it obvious that it is illeagal? Were you really expecting someone to say "buy it"?

 

[Jack Burton]

Okay, so you're out $800 for your new whatever because some mope stole the gun and dremeled over the serial number. Once the gun is recovered is there any way to get a number restored so that a perfectly good gun that is legally yours doesn't get destroyed.

 

[db1959]

Okay, so you're out $800 for your new whatever because some mope stole the gun and dremeled over the serial number. Once the gun is recovered is there any way to get a number restored so that a perfectly good gun that is legally yours doesn't get destroyed.

Any CSI Show could do it. They could even tell what the original owner had for breakfast 3 years ago on any given tuesday.

I'd tell the police about and let them handle it.

 

[Jack Burton]

Any CSI Show could do it. They could even tell what the original owner had for breakfast 3 years ago on any given tuesday.

I'd tell the police about and let them handle it.

db.. I wasn't posting about the guy who bought the gun knowing it was defaced... I am speaking of the original owner who had the gun stolen from him and then defaced. Why should he lose the gun because of the actions of a criminal.

 

[Expat]

db.. I wasn't posting about the guy who bought the gun knowing it was defaced... I am speaking of the original owner who had the gun stolen from him and then defaced. Why should he lose the gun because of the actions of a criminal.

The government would not return any property that is illegal to own as far as I know. But that is just my

 

[bambek]

If I altered mine by putting white nail polish on the lettering.....(considering the statute listed in this thread) I am in violation then???

 

[DRob]

Serial number removed?

"Go To Jail. Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"

 

[gunman41mag]

You can buy it as a "THROW DOWN" or for parts make sure you throw away the frame

 

[Jack Burton]

The government would not return any property that is illegal to own as far as I know. But that is just my

Yes... but is there any way to make it "legal" again? The only thing wrong is a missing serial number, right? They can put serial numbers on with the right tool as easy as I can write with a sharpie.

 

[gunman41mag]

Yes... but is there any way to make it "legal" again? The only thing wrong is a missing serial number, right? They can put serial numbers on with the right tool as easy as I can write with a sharpie.

How are the BATF going to know the original serial numbers if it's grounded off

 

[Expat]

How are the BATF going to know the original serial numbers if it's grounded off

The Fibbies can usually raise the serial #. So I assume larger PDs could as well.

 

[calcot7]

Tell him to offer the the guy $75.00 for it.

 

[jeremy]

So how many of you would call the local ATF and help them set up a sting on the seller? Helping get a gun (and a person) off the street that is most likely to hurt the PR of the gun community, not to mention actually, you know, killing an innocent, seems like a good idea to me.

I would not notify the ATF at all...
Not even if it was Victor Bout selling a boatload of Weapons...

[on reflection, I'd probably call the local police in case it is an ATF sting. Let the two of them battle it out when it's over. Maybe get a ATF agent put in jail for a couple of hours, eh.]

I would call my local Sheriff though...

 

[HeadlessRoland]

I would not notify the ATF at all...
Not even if it was Victor Bout selling a boatload of Weapons...

I would call my local Sheriff though...

If it was The Russian, I might have a few truckloads of stingers delivered COD.

 

[686 Shooter]

It was just carried by a little old lady, on Sundays, to and from church and her keys rubbed against the serial number and wore it off. That is why it is only $50.