Serial Number

I was speaking of the States in general, not anyone State specifically.

I live in Illinois & the laws prohibit the possession of a firearm that has either the Serial # or the manufacturer's name or identifying information removed.

OD; that Adair job is a beauty. I feel very fortunate to also have one (1953 Gov Model). I think we're in a select group of owners of Adair restorations/refinishes of Colt O-frames. Unfortunately for me, I never thought to keep any documentation, which would be nice to keep with it.

Thanks. Bill did do excellent work, this is the first pistol he did for me, I was impressed enough to send him two more.

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Originally Posted by OD*

You could call the BATFE (from a pay phone ;)), there is a way you can have a serial number given to the pistol by the ATF, or you use to be able too, I have one done by them.

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My understanding is that ATF no longer will allow new serial numbers to be issued. This is based on the attached letter.

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ML

Well the ATF letter seems to confirm something that I though was OK, and that was to reaply the existing serial number if necessary, reblue, rust damage etc.

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Originally Posted by Mushinto

My understanding is that ATF no longer will allow new serial numbers to be issued. This is based on the attached letter.

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ML

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Thank you, Sir.

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Originally Posted by kenhwind

Well the ATF letter seems to confirm something that I though was OK, and that was to reaply the existing serial number if necessary, reblue, rust damage etc.

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I think the letter states that you can apply for a new serial number, but not to have the original number reapplied.