Greetings all; Great forum you guys have here. I have a question concerning the legalities of transferring a few firearms.
I have in my possession an old Colt Single Action Army. My grandfather worked at colt as the vice president of manufacturing at the time. the story behind this SAA is that it came off the line because of a hairline crack in the frame (clearly visible). when it was pulled by the quality control section, the serial number was X'd out as it was never intended to be sold. It was given to my grandfather and has been in my fathers safe for decades...then my safe.
It's a beautiful gun, but the serial number was covered at the factory.
I have a Colt Agent which comes with a handwritten letter from my grandfather (on colt letterhead) to my father stating that this particular firearm was assembled by him at Colt. It consists of an Air Crewman barrel, steel cylinder. He used this conglomeration to recommend changes in design and engineering. Again, in the letter, it states that he requested the serial number be X'd out at the factory as it was never intended to be sold.
I believe these are significant collector pieces and I would like to see them go to someone who will appreciate them. I have a few other pieces that are significant to me so I would like to let these go.
My question is, I understand it is a felony to destroy a serial number on a firearm. Is there any legal way to transfer these? I'm a career Soldier and really dont need the ATF raiding my house for some relics!
The Colt historical society was no help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Joe
I have in my possession an old Colt Single Action Army. My grandfather worked at colt as the vice president of manufacturing at the time. the story behind this SAA is that it came off the line because of a hairline crack in the frame (clearly visible). when it was pulled by the quality control section, the serial number was X'd out as it was never intended to be sold. It was given to my grandfather and has been in my fathers safe for decades...then my safe.
It's a beautiful gun, but the serial number was covered at the factory.
I have a Colt Agent which comes with a handwritten letter from my grandfather (on colt letterhead) to my father stating that this particular firearm was assembled by him at Colt. It consists of an Air Crewman barrel, steel cylinder. He used this conglomeration to recommend changes in design and engineering. Again, in the letter, it states that he requested the serial number be X'd out at the factory as it was never intended to be sold.
I believe these are significant collector pieces and I would like to see them go to someone who will appreciate them. I have a few other pieces that are significant to me so I would like to let these go.
My question is, I understand it is a felony to destroy a serial number on a firearm. Is there any legal way to transfer these? I'm a career Soldier and really dont need the ATF raiding my house for some relics!
The Colt historical society was no help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Joe