Hand-me-down revolver with serial number intentionally scratched off

[Gman]

Is the model number still viewable under the crane? Is it an early 'no dash' model, or is it a 686-(x number)? Can you see an "M" stamped under the crane? There was an issue with early models that is still being repaired for free by S&W if the M is absent. S&W has a lifetime warranty, maybe you might be able to ship it back to S&W to have them re-stamp the numbers since the SN is is on the frame?

[theGinsue]

FYI - it's "hand-me-down"

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Thanks for clarifying that. I fixed the thread title. For the life of me I couldn't figure out what a "hammy down" revolver was.

I'm with Carl (Bailey Guns) on this - get written direction from the ATF. Regardless that Hillary got off by the FBI for not having an intent to break the law (what a joke), YOU won't be so lucky if that firearm comes into contact with an LEO or prosecutor. Protect yourself, get it in writing from the ATF.

[KevDen2005]

Thanks for clarifying that. I fixed the thread title. For the life of me I couldn't figure out what a "hammy down" revolver was.

LOL, I thought it was intentional

[Gman]

LOL, I thought it was intentional

So did I...and I totally understood it. I guess that's what I get for being a bit of a redneck.

[SA Friday]

The only official serial number is the one on the frame. The rest aren't relevant. One can take a Glock slide, barrel, and frame from three different guns and now have three different serial numbers on it. The only one that counts is the one on the frame.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Doesn't appear to be Interstate or Foreign commerce, so probably would not apply to OPs circumstance.

From 18 USC 922 (k):



Doesn't look to me like there's any ambiguity at all. I wouldn't risk it...but that's just me.

[Gman]

According to this thread on the S&W Forum -For new members looking for date of manufacture info (how to find your serial number)
...the official serial is on the butt of the gun.

[Gman]

When I carried a 686-2 as a sidearm, I saw the SN under the crane being a convenience when logging the revolver as my sidearm since I didn't have to remove the target grips that covered the SN. It makes sense to me that the official registered SN is on the butt, a larger and much deeper stamping.

[ray1970]

For my own knowledge, if the only serial number was in the frame but obscured by the grips then that isn't an issue?

[Gman]

For my own knowledge, if the only serial number was in the frame but obscured by the grips then that isn't an issue?

Nope. Many of S&W's revolvers only have the serial on the butt, and many grips will cover it. Covering the number isn't changing the serialization of the gun.