Weapon History Request, Discreet

golfnutrlv · February 15, 2009, 09:55 PM

Hello all, I would like to research the ownership/history of a rifle left to me by my Grandfather. I know plenty about the rifle function wise, and general history wise.

I am looking for a tool, website, or personal contact whereby I could find some history of my rifle.

Heres the catch though, I would like to keep it discreet and private for several reasons. (Note: there is no illegal activity involved here, just a desire to keep this close to heart)

Any ideas appreciated!

Thanks

cornbush · February 15, 2009, 10:10 PM

GOOGLE

Tom2 · February 15, 2009, 10:16 PM

What kind of gun is it? Because you can get factory records or letters on some guns, like Colts, Smith and Wessons, some makers that are still in business and their old records have not been destroyed. As for what happens to it after it leaves the retailer, no one knows. Springfield Armory has some records of some guns they produced. All you are probably gonna know about your gun is what you have been told. There is no giant all seeing eye that tracks the progress of all guns over the years. No one would want that, either! I am afraid you must be more specific about it.

golfnutrlv · February 16, 2009, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the reply Tom2, I know all I can find out about the gun without going to the manufacturer. That will be my next task.

Thanks or the replies!

February 15, 2009, 09:55 PM	#1
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	Weapon History Request, Discreet Hello all, I would like to research the ownership/history of a rifle left to me by my Grandfather. I know plenty about the rifle function wise, and general history wise. I am looking for a tool, website, or personal contact whereby I could find some history of my rifle. Heres the catch though, I would like to keep it discreet and private for several reasons. (Note: there is no illegal activity involved here, just a desire to keep this close to heart) Any ideas appreciated! Thanks __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

February 15, 2009, 10:16 PM	#3
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	What kind of gun is it? Because you can get factory records or letters on some guns, like Colts, Smith and Wessons, some makers that are still in business and their old records have not been destroyed. As for what happens to it after it leaves the retailer, no one knows. Springfield Armory has some records of some guns they produced. All you are probably gonna know about your gun is what you have been told. There is no giant all seeing eye that tracks the progress of all guns over the years. No one would want that, either! I am afraid you must be more specific about it. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

February 16, 2009, 02:15 PM	#4
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	Thanks for the reply Tom2, I know all I can find out about the gun without going to the manufacturer. That will be my next task. Thanks or the replies! __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

February 15, 2009, 10:10 PM	#2
cornbush Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: The retarded place below Idaho Posts: 1,408	GOOGLE