Virgin PPT transfer on Rifle! HELP ME

[Mp5marley]

Has there ever been an instance where seller is selling a stolen or questionable gun but is willing to meet for PPT transfer? I am sureI can pass the dros but I wonder if the seller is selling a stolen gun? I wish the FFL can looked up the serial # immediately to say, "HELL NO" this is a stolen gun the seller needs to be arrested.. How can I protect my self beyond just meeting and doing the FFL thing? Any tips for this Virgin? HELP!

[surgical]

Theres no serial number on most rifles, and they only keep transfer records for 90 days(until jan1 2014). Unless the original owner had made some Inscription or stamping on his own gun, there would be no way to tell, correct me if im wrong, wiser ones.


-iain

[1000stars]

Unlikely. Unless the seller is unaware, since they also require seller's ID.

[ke6guj]

Theres no serial number on most rifles, and they only keep transfer records for 90 days(until jan1 2014). Unless the original owner had made some Inscription or stamping on his own gun, there would be no way to tell, correct me if im wrong, wiser ones.


-iain

no serial number on most rifles? that would be incorrect. all rifles made by a licensed manufacturer since 1968 must have a serial number (and most manufacturer serialized even before 1968).

[Mp5marley]

it's for a late late model, big box manufacture... Just want to be sure since I am new to the PPT/fll protocols! thank you everyone for info.. i feel a lot safer now.

[explorerdude]

Although serial numbers do not get registered for long guns, if the owner reported the firearms lost/stolen to a PD then it would come up IF your serial number ever gets ran by LEO. However, at the time of the PPT, the serial number will have no relevance. BTW, if your so iffy about the seller and firearm, dont do the transfer.