Question Reguarding Custom Lugers

cirelaw · 01-23-2014, 12:22 PM

How are custom made guns serialed numbered. I found this interesting regarding Mike Krause. Can he choose any serial number. Are serial number controlled my state or federal law?Do all firearms have to have their own? Tks~~Eric http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content/return-45-luger

alanint · 01-23-2014, 12:35 PM

ALL firearms manufactured today must have a serial number applied to the component ATF decides is the "firearm" for any particular model. Specs. indicate the number must be at least 1/16th. inch high and at least .003 inch deep.

A manufacturer can apply any serial number they want to a NEW firearm, as long as it is entered into the "bound book" they report to ATF.

Many companies will do a custom serial number for customers, for a fee.

Now removing an old serial number in order to apply a custom serial number is entirely a different matter.

Ron Wood · 01-23-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

Can he choose any serial number.

Yes he can as he is a federal licensed firearms manufacturer...just the same as Kimber, Colt, Remington, etc.

cirelaw · 01-23-2014, 12:41 PM

I thank you both! Every day another adventure!!

01-23-2014, 12:22 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Question Reguarding Custom Lugers How are custom made guns serialed numbered. I found this interesting regarding Mike Krause. Can he choose any serial number. Are serial number controlled my state or federal law?Do all firearms have to have their own? Tks~~Eric http://archives.gunsandammo.com/content/return-45-luger

01-23-2014, 12:35 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	ALL firearms manufactured today must have a serial number applied to the component ATF decides is the "firearm" for any particular model. Specs. indicate the number must be at least 1/16th. inch high and at least .003 inch deep. A manufacturer can apply any serial number they want to a NEW firearm, as long as it is entered into the "bound book" they report to ATF. Many companies will do a custom serial number for customers, for a fee. Now removing an old serial number in order to apply a custom serial number is entirely a different matter.

01-23-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I thank you both! Every day another adventure!!