Serial Number Visability > General Firearm Discussion

Posted: 3/16/2010 3:05:16 PM EDT

I posted this on build it yourself, and they told me to come here.

I noticed the rubber grips on my Ruger Security Six have a cut-out on the bottom and through it you can read the serial number on the butt of the frame.
I am building a bullpup to house a Ruger 10/22 and my question is if I have to cut a window so you can see the serial number?
I am going to do it anyway, just so I don't have to spend a night in jail or take the gun apart to show the number.
Does anyone know if there is a ruling on this, or is it just good practice?
Regards, Ray

Posted: 3/16/2010 6:53:38 PM EDT

[#1]

IIRC the Muzzle-lite doesn't have provision for a SN window. Neither do a lot of the Side saddles for shotguns.

I've got a Mossberg 500 and a Remington 870 with saddles that cover the SN. the 870 is a wingmaster, so the cutout on the plate for the SN doesn't even match where the SN is.

Posted: 3/16/2010 10:56:44 PM EDT

[#2]

There is no requirement for YOU to make the serial number visible, simply not to deface it. There is a requirement for the manufacturer to make one visible. Often on pre GCA of 1968 guns the serial number (if there was one) was under the grips.

Posted: 3/17/2010 3:35:40 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks guys! I will leave the cut-out off. The main reason is that in the bullpup design, it would have the shooter's eye close to where a ruptured case gas could cause an injury.
Regards, Ray

Posted: 3/17/2010 3:52:43 AM EDT

[#4]

I suppose you can always stamp, engrave, etch, etc the serial number onto the part that's covering it.

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