Fritzer,
To be absolutely clear on an answer to your question, not only for you, but for any others new to collecting.
The answer is NO! A defaced firearm serial number (unless renumbered by the ATF) is still a federal criminal possession charge... and the person who actually did the defacing (if this can be determined) is liable for the act...
Ron,
I know of NO exemptions due to year of manufacture... if the gun was produced WITH a serial number, and it gets intentionally defaced the gun is contraband.
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regards, -John S
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