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We can't even tell the make and model by serial number alone. As shocking as this may be, a serial number is not unique to only one gun. If the caliber is not marked on the gun, it will need to be examined by a gunsmith. In some cases, we make a casting of the chamber using a material called Cerro-Safe. You melt it, pour it into the chamber, and after it hardens, remove it, and measure it with a micrometer.

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Q: Can you tell the caliber of a gun with the serial number?
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