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Old 07-12-2012, 05:29 PM   #1
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Some one told me there's a wed sit I can go to and put the ser. Number in an they will e mail me the info on the gun but I can't find it if u know a link let me know plz


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Old 07-12-2012, 05:47 PM   #2
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Some web sites are specific makes or models.

Would you provide more info on the firearm you are trying to research?


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What type/make of gun?
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Well, you may be on that website right now.

First, there is no one website for all firearms. There are some brands that there HAVE no public records. Some, the maker has that info on their own website (Ruger among others) For a LOT, I have a dozen or so different references. SOME makers used letters in the SN. Remington used a 2 or 3 letter code stamped on the barrel. And some guns never HAD a serial number.

Give us the make, model, and ALL markings on the gun, and we will do what we can.
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Mauser I think it was a 8mm been rechamber to 308 norma mag


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Once more- bigger letters

Give us the make, model, and ALL markings on the gun, and we will do what we can.

Can't do anything with a fuzzy pic and no markings, bro.
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Once more- bigger letters

Give us the make, model, and ALL markings on the gun, and we will do what we can.

Can't do anything with a fuzzy pic and no markings, bro.
There are 4 x on it in to sets of two in front of the chamber on the barrel n the serial numbers that's all that's on it

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Here u go best pic I got sorry




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Take the gun outside in the sun and take a couple pics of the action. It is most likely a converted military model.
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Take the gun outside in the sun and take a couple pics of the action. It is most likely a converted military model.
I know I need to just been busy past few days


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