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  • Epaphroditus
    Veteran Member
    • Sep 2013
    • 4888

    Serial numbers placed by who?

    FFL manufacturers and importers must imprint serial numbers (and other info) but can dealers imprint serial numbers?

    Would a dealer risk their FFL by imprinting serial numbers to comply with state law?
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    M1NM
    Calguns Addict
    • Oct 2011
    • 7966

    The serial number MUST be applied by the manufacturer. The importer part refers to companies who have their arms produced off shore - like Weatherby used to do. Those guns were imported with serial numbers assigned by Weatherby as the importer and applied by Sig Sauer as Weatherby's contractor.
    Federal law does not require a serial number on a gun unless the manufacturer intends to sell it. 1968 Gun Control Act.
    There is no reason why an FFL or anyone else can't apply a serial number. If it's a raw 80% you can leave the paperweight anywhere to have it done. If you are directing someone to apply the serial number they are working for you as a contractor even though they are putting your info on it since you are the manufacturer.
    Last edited by M1NM; 05-24-2022, 6:49 PM.

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    • #3
      ronlglock
      CGN/CGSSA Contributor
      CGN Contributor
      • May 2011
      • 2670

      Last edited by ronlglock; 05-25-2022, 3:19 PM.
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      • #4
        bohoki
        I need a LIFE!!
        • Jan 2006
        • 20814

        i vaguely remember a memo from the atf in the late 90s about gunsmiths that do a certain amount of work must apply a serial number and their buisness name like if they rebarrel and replace the stock i'm not sure how that turned out though

        i think it would matter if you were doing it on your own or were you doing it for someone else

        having an ffl is a bit schizophrenic because there is the you "you" and the ffl "you"

        the you "you" is allowed to do stuff for yourself but the ffl "you" does stuff for the buisness

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