I have an old 0.22 rifle but not sure of its name, its written MOD 39 near the hammer and HS 4425 right beneath the wrist loading mechanism and its barrel is octagonal shape all throughout on its exterior, plz give me some detail info. on my rifle?
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Not certain I understand what you are asking. If your gun HAS a serial number, it should be stamped into the metal of the receiver (frame). In the US, serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until 1968. Many older rifles and shotguns- especially .22 rifles, have never had a serial number, and they are perfectly legal,
No. Serial numbers were not required until 1968 on rifles. Most have a Sears model number that is mistaken for a serial number
I am sure the first rifles made using black powder did not have a serial number engraved. Antique rifles without a serial number do exist. I am however unsure what the law state about collector pieces. Logically one can not force a serial number onto a piece that originally was made without one.
A number of rifles did not have serial numbers prior to 1968. but, that has changed.
This may sound strange, but if it never HAD a serial number, not a problem. Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until 1968. I have about 20 rifles made in the 1940s and 50s that do not have serial numbers. REMOVING a serial number is a serious crime, however.
your serial number is too high for garand military rifles
Can you include the model of Browning rifle in question?I would also ask that you see if the last part of your rifles serial number could be Z73?please include this info in your next posting and I may be able to help you.
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Serial numbers were not required on rifles and shotguns until 1968.
Your rifles serial number puts the year of production as 1996.
with the serial number that you supplied,your Winchester model 55 was made in the year 1930.Winchester model 55 rifles had there own serial numbers,and also were serial numbered in the model 1894 rifles serial numbers.Yours is the later which was serial numbered in the model 1894 serial number range.Yours was one of only 1,535 model 55 rifles made in 1930.