It could be in a number of places. For most rifles, it tends to be on the receiver, while semi-auto pistols tend to have it on the slide. On some older rifles and shotguns, you may have to remove the plate off of the buttstock to find it. If you're uncertain of where to find it on your specific gun, you're better off to take it to a gun shop and have them locate it for you.
On military surplus rifles, especially those coming from the former Bloc states, the serial numbers may be on multiple locations throughout the weapon, such as the receiver, bolt/bolt carrier, magazine (on fixed magazine rifles), etc. Throughout their service life, many of these parts had to be replaced, and often these replacement parts were cannibalised from other rifles. If the numbers aren't all matching, it doesn't matter - the serial number on the receiver is the correct serial number.
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To add a brief note- many firearms do not HAVE a serial number. They were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until the 1968 Gun Control Act. Guns made earlier than that may never have had a serial number- and that is perfectly legal. REMOVING a serial number is not.
Depends on model
maker of the firearm and model first, then serial number
The Winchester model 69A is a pre-serial number firearm and as such does not have one.
is that the serial number of a model A ford ??? or firearm?? If a firearm, which firearms, who made it and what model............?????
Compare the SN to lists published by the diffrent makers. There is no one "key" to decoding a serial number.
You will have to call Browning to find out. Need serial number to date most any firearm. Check Browning's website under customer service, then date your firearm. Value is determined by condition of firearm, and area of the sale.
sorry- no public serial number records.
We need to know a Model 31 WHAT? If you are referring to a firearm, the serial number is NOT a sticker on the stock.
You do not use the serial no. You use the model number. You can purchse a current copy of Modern Gun for current firearm values.
What model of firearm are we talking about with the serial number 51103?Please include the make of firearm and model number to get a answer to your question.
Only if serial number data is available
No