Serial Number Missing

[andrews1958]

I have an older 30-40 spoterized Krag that I plan on selling but I can not find a serial number on it. Is this required for a sale of a firearm to be legal? Did rifles have a serial number on them back in that era?

 

[roostercogburn98]

GCA68 is the hard fast deadline for a required serial number on a firearm. I have an late 50s shotgun with no serial number. If I remember correctly, the atf says to use the model number in any required paperwork IF if still requires any for transfer.

 

[Badfinger]

Yes, I think they were numbered and it should be where circled in the picture.

 

[BullGear]

No need. If paperwork is required, just write "pre 1968" and you should be good to go.

 

[Romeo458]

I have a couple that are older and pre serialized required. If it has an obvious obliteration there is a problem, otherwise no.

 

[diggler1833]

I have a half dozen Winchester Model 67 and 68s to give my kids/ grandkids when they get older. Not a one has a serial number on it...and that's one of the reasons why I got them. I also have a Remington 510 that is the same.

Model number and 'pre 68' were all that was needed on the 4473 for the last two I purchased.

 

[Unknown]

I had a Stevens 12 gauge side by side shotgun that didn't have any serial number on it. Even the gunsmith I took it to couldn't find one.

 

[BullGear]

All of my wallhangers do not have serial numbers. But most of them are around the 1900 era.

 

[Post Oak]

Serial numbers weren't required before 68, but it is a problem if it had a serial number originally and it was removed. In your case a US Model 1898 did originally have a serial number as Badfinger illustrated.