Quote Originally Posted by jim View Post
I never give out serial numbers to anyone. I'm surprised sellers give you that info. A phone call and or e-m from an interested party is not enough for me to volunteer serial numbers. Now selling a pre-ban item to a ban stater i give the first few numbers to confirm date of mfg.

You still have not answered who you check the "Date" with. Who do you do this through, mfg of gun, police. atf, who??
Sorry, I call the mfg directly. I've had great luck with everyone of them I've called in the past. I just ask if I can get information on a serial number - they transfer me to someone who looks up the information on when the gun was made, etc.