Serial Numbers

bradsimpson · 07-13-2002, 07:29 PM

Guys,
The reason we delete the last 2 digits of the guns on our list is for our own protection. We used to list the full serial number. But we had a couple of times when guns were returned with parts in lesser condition.

We figured out that customers could order a gun of the same manufacture & last 2 digits as our gun, then exchange parts during the 3 day inspection period, then return it. What a great way to improve a ratty sideplate, takedown lever, etc. for just the price of shipping & handling. And how could we prove that they did it?

We put "xx" in the place of the last two digits of our guns to deter parts changers from shopping off our list. We are happy to give the full number to anyone who calls about a specific gun. If the gun is not leaving your posession, there is no harm in sharing the full serial number.

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07-13-2002, 07:29 PM	#4
bradsimpson User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Guys, The reason we delete the last 2 digits of the guns on our list is for our own protection. We used to list the full serial number. But we had a couple of times when guns were returned with parts in lesser condition. We figured out that customers could order a gun of the same manufacture & last 2 digits as our gun, then exchange parts during the 3 day inspection period, then return it. What a great way to improve a ratty sideplate, takedown lever, etc. for just the price of shipping & handling. And how could we prove that they did it? We put "xx" in the place of the last two digits of our guns to deter parts changers from shopping off our list. We are happy to give the full number to anyone who calls about a specific gun. If the gun is not leaving your posession, there is no harm in sharing the full serial number.