CZ 27 Serial number

gyvel · March 12, 2014, 12:43 PM

While digging through my junk, I came across a 1945 dated CZ27 whose frame had the orignal serial number "X'd" out (still readable under the X's, though) and renumbered to force match the slide. I have also seen this done on other foreign weapons.

It doesn't seem to be an effort to "alter" "or "deface" an existing serial number, but rather an action taken by a post WWII government on firearms received as war reparations, and rebuilt or refurbished at some point.

Would BATF be smart enough to recognize that this was a legitimate action done by a foreign government, and recognize the historical significance of it?

James K · March 14, 2014, 09:00 PM

The best I can say is "probably". It may surprise some, but they are pretty knowledgeable about such things as forced matching and renumbering.

That aside, I wouldn't worry a lot, though I probably wouldn't buy a gun like that. Even with the current administration's anti-gun bias, I can't see a U.S. Attorney wasting time on such a minor thing when there are terrorists running around.

Jim

gyvel · March 14, 2014, 11:35 PM

Thanks, Jim. I was kinda hoping that would be the case as it is a legit renumber from a foreign government.

March 12, 2014, 12:43 PM	#1
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	CZ 27 Serial number--Opinions, comments needed While digging through my junk, I came across a 1945 dated CZ27 whose frame had the orignal serial number "X'd" out (still readable under the X's, though) and renumbered to force match the slide. I have also seen this done on other foreign weapons. It doesn't seem to be an effort to "alter" "or "deface" an existing serial number, but rather an action taken by a post WWII government on firearms received as war reparations, and rebuilt or refurbished at some point. Would BATF be smart enough to recognize that this was a legitimate action done by a foreign government, and recognize the historical significance of it? Last edited by gyvel; March 13, 2014 at 11:53 AM.

March 14, 2014, 09:00 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The best I can say is "probably". It may surprise some, but they are pretty knowledgeable about such things as forced matching and renumbering. That aside, I wouldn't worry a lot, though I probably wouldn't buy a gun like that. Even with the current administration's anti-gun bias, I can't see a U.S. Attorney wasting time on such a minor thing when there are terrorists running around. Jim

March 14, 2014, 11:35 PM	#3
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Thanks, Jim. I was kinda hoping that would be the case as it is a legit renumber from a foreign government.