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Brian, I was in Law Enforcement for 30 years. One of our tools was the N.C.I.C.....National Crime Information Computer. All stolen items, with a serial number and a good description are to be listed in the NCIC. Concerning your weapon, the full and complete serial number, especially if it has a lower case letter is of prime importance. The maker, i.e. DWM, ERFURT, MAUSER, whichever makes applies, the barrel length, caliber of the weapon, any and all pertinent markings and numbers. Better too much info than not enough. Every weapon that goes into NCIC remains therein indefintely. Guns don't go away. If by some chance you have a brass case once fired from that gun and maybe a recovered bullet unmarred, would be a great help to the ballistic expert, should such a situation ever come to pass These items must be virgin, once fired components, no reloads, and MUST have come from your weapon. Time date and place of the firing would also help. All of this info could be useful advice to all our members. Many of us have pictures of our weapons, some have digital images with info placed on a disc. The bullet & case would be just another added piece of insurance. Food for thought. I offer this as a help to all our many members.