SSN's

Gbro · February 21, 2005, 11:53 PM

Question about serial No.

If a firearm was made years ago, would it be required to have a ssn?

I am refering to 1930, and a private gun maker. (Custom guns).

Gbro

joab · February 22, 2005, 12:13 AM

No
Serial #s were made mandatory after the '68 GCA

Ledbetter · February 22, 2005, 07:38 PM

There is an article about Smith & Wesson in this month's American Rifleman. As I recall, they did not start numbering their guns until the mid-thirties.

February 21, 2005, 11:53 PM	#1
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	SSN's Question about serial No. If a firearm was made years ago, would it be required to have a ssn? I am refering to 1930, and a private gun maker. (Custom guns). Gbro

February 22, 2005, 07:38 PM	#3
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	There is an article about Smith & Wesson in this month's American Rifleman. As I recall, they did not start numbering their guns until the mid-thirties. __________________ Regards, Ledbetter from thefiringline TFL #4573 NRA for Life Winchester Canyon Gun Club for Life

February 22, 2005, 12:13 AM	#2
joab Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Orl Fla Posts: 3,254	No Serial #s were made mandatory after the '68 GCA