clayboster Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 hi , im about to buy a muzzle loading shotgun, it's a brown bess flintlock, the gun is in fair condition and works ok, all seemed good untill i noticed that there was no serial number anywere to be found on the gun?? strange i thought, and asked the man selling it if he knew why,? he informed me that there never was one and that he registered it on his license with no problems, he even showed me his license as proof. there was no signs of a number being removed (if so it was proffessionaly done) and it still had proof marks on the breech end, i have bought guns from this person before and had no problems, he is not a gun dealer, just a retired gent who is giving up the sport. i want to make sure it is legal for me to buy this gun as it is with no numbers??, but having no number tells me to steer clear. can anyone clear things up for me as i realy like this gun. thanks.....dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Just put NVN (no visible number) on the paperwork, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastshooter Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 hi I've purchased a 410 with no serial number before durham police had no problem with me buying it and then selling it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 All is OK as it will be recorded as NVN in the firearms database a very common thing with older gun's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I have a hammer gun (12 bore) with no visible number. Not a problem on certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Not on common NVN is perfectly well accepted for old guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ideal for a bank job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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