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bamaranger · November 17, 2019, 01:14 AM

I hope it comes back in some type of usable condition. Can you say whether it was determined stolen from NCIC entry, or from a owner inscribed ID.

A work pal had a S&W M27, in which he inscribed his name and AR DL number on the interior surface of the grip panel. My pal then legally sold that M27 to a one of his friends. It was then stolen from the second owner. A few years later, the original owner heard from an out of state PD that "his" revolver had been recovered. The PD had discovered the name and DL number in the grips. He directed the PD to his pal. When the gun was returned it was a wreck.

All of us should have good records with serial numbers to facilitate complete reports and NCIC entry if a weapon is stolen or lost. One might consider personal ID numbers such as a DL# etched discreetly as my friend did, or a note in a stock bolt hole, that sort of thing, as well.

November 17, 2019, 01:14 AM	#2
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	OK I hope it comes back in some type of usable condition. Can you say whether it was determined stolen from NCIC entry, or from a owner inscribed ID. A work pal had a S&W M27, in which he inscribed his name and AR DL number on the interior surface of the grip panel. My pal then legally sold that M27 to a one of his friends. It was then stolen from the second owner. A few years later, the original owner heard from an out of state PD that "his" revolver had been recovered. The PD had discovered the name and DL number in the grips. He directed the PD to his pal. When the gun was returned it was a wreck. All of us should have good records with serial numbers to facilitate complete reports and NCIC entry if a weapon is stolen or lost. One might consider personal ID numbers such as a DL# etched discreetly as my friend did, or a note in a stock bolt hole, that sort of thing, as well.