muddinman_04
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Hey guys,
There is a J.P Sauer 7.65mm pistol currently listed on Gunbroker. It isn't a bad looking gun and even has the capture papers with it.
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=151151952
Here is the problem: The man selling it states that "this pistol has its serial number been removed and capture papers indicate that fact." I was under the impression that it was illegal to own, buy, or sell a firearm with the serial number removed.
I kindly sent him a letter asking if he had looked into it and that he might be committing a felony selling (or even owning) the pistol. I would just hate to see an unsuspecting person get into big time trouble over something that could be prevented with a simple email.
Here is his response:
"Thank you for your concern.
Some firearms made before 1968 did not have any serial numbers. The law applies only to the firearms made after 1968(.)"
This maybe true (I haven't really looked into it), but is it legal to have a pre 68 pistol with the serial number REMOVED?
There is a J.P Sauer 7.65mm pistol currently listed on Gunbroker. It isn't a bad looking gun and even has the capture papers with it.
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=151151952
Here is the problem: The man selling it states that "this pistol has its serial number been removed and capture papers indicate that fact." I was under the impression that it was illegal to own, buy, or sell a firearm with the serial number removed.
I kindly sent him a letter asking if he had looked into it and that he might be committing a felony selling (or even owning) the pistol. I would just hate to see an unsuspecting person get into big time trouble over something that could be prevented with a simple email.
Here is his response:
"Thank you for your concern.
Some firearms made before 1968 did not have any serial numbers. The law applies only to the firearms made after 1968(.)"
This maybe true (I haven't really looked into it), but is it legal to have a pre 68 pistol with the serial number REMOVED?