Sequential serial numbers

[trigger945]

Unless it was a limited production gun or collectors item, who cares what the serial number is!

I once had a revolver whose serial number was CUM69##

Now tell me, would you not care?

[meno377]

I have noticed that some sellers place a premium on their gun when they try to sell sequentially numbered ones. What's the big deal with owning or selling 2 identical guns with sequential serial numbers? I guess perceived value is subjective.

One example if not already mentioned would be a package set of guns. A python boa set is worth more with sequential serial numbers.

[splithoof]

My grandfather in 1936 purchased two factory ordered Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums, sequentially numbered. I have one of the pair, and my liberal, Bay area cousin has the other. Interestingly, he has retained all the paperwork and factory box. His adult children have no interest, so I think I will end up with it, as long as they don't give it to the smelter for some stupid gift card.

[MrExel17]

I dont get it either, I understand the reason. Guess all depends on the person.

[spencerhut]

Actually getting sequentially numbered guns these days is more difficult than you might think. Most places purposely mix up the serial numbers so people checking the guns in and out of the FFL books don't get lazy and assume the next number. So if ten 9mm Shields show up, none will be sequential.
Many manufacturers will send us guns numbered whatever we want on request.

[Monster]

It's only cool to those who think it's cool, like commemoratives.

[onelonehorseman]

Actually getting sequentially numbered guns these days is more difficult than you might think. Most places purposely mix up the serial numbers so people checking the guns in and out of the FFL books don't get lazy and assume the next number. So if ten 9mm Shields show up, none will be sequential.
Many manufacturers will send us guns numbered whatever we want on request.

Sounds like a good idea.

[heidad01]

No big deal. Some folks just like that sort of thing and are willing to pay more for it.

^^ true and it is goofy to pay more.

Unless its #000001 and #000002 I could care less

I can see the #1 and #2 of the production for a pair of punisher 1911s or SASS six shooters. It is slightly ($5 worth) better than otherwise. But, no one checks the serial number of a gun when shooting. It is only the seller who claims it Super Cool. If you paid you become the next to hype it.

Does any one ever look at the serial numbers on Cameras, Computers, Cars, etc ?? Guns are the same when it comes to serial #.

[tbc]

It is just another selling gimmick from the marketplace.


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[Dvrjon]

Wow, I bought three AR lowers and they have sequential numbers. Once built, I can sell them for like $15k because they're sequential, eh?

Or maybe I'll just stay with the original plan under which I gave one to each of my grandsons and they know it's a set for them.

[Swampcrip]

Unless its #000001 and #000002 I could care less

Couldn't**

[blackberg]

Kind of pointless after you sell one of the 2 ....

-bb

[Litespeeds]

I was just using Kimber as a reference as I've read many times that they have the majority of the market share in the 1911 market. Colt is definitely a more widely known name.

Some people will pay more for specific numbers. Just look at all the custom license plates on the cars out there. They are paying more each year in registration.

[Che762x39]

I have noticed that some sellers place a premium on their gun when they try to sell sequentially numbered ones. What's the big deal with owning or selling 2 identical guns with sequential serial numbers? I guess perceived value is subjective.

For 50% of people, they recognize a serial number. 50% of people do not know what a serial number is and that is why Bubba's grandpa put his driver's license number on Hitler's Luger.

[nikki#2]

No value to sequential numbers, but if you are getting identical models for you and a loved one or two, I think it's kind of cool.

+1 and FIFY