Glenfield Mod 20 .22cal.

Burner · January 05, 2003, 17:56

I have a Glenfield Mod. 20 .22 cal. rifle made by Marlin. My question is this thing has no serial number, anywhere. The gun has never been refinished and theres no sign of a number being removed. I think I recall reading some where that guns made prior to 1968 were not required by law to have SN's. Is this true?
If so could I stamp my own ID number on the reciver for proof of ownership?
Burner.

**Falcon** · January 05, 2003, 20:44

Yes,most inexpensive rifles and shotguns were not serial numbered prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968 when a requirement for serial numbers was imposed on all firearms. I imagine you could engrave or stamp an identifier on it if you'd like to, as I know of no laws prohibiting it if it has nsn.From time to time, I've seen them engraved with SSN's,police evidence/case numbers,US Property,etc.

January 05, 2003, 17:56	#1
Burner Registered FALaholic #: 5366 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Trenton, MI. Posts: 220	Glenfield Mod 20 .22cal. I have a Glenfield Mod. 20 .22 cal. rifle made by Marlin. My question is this thing has no serial number, anywhere. The gun has never been refinished and theres no sign of a number being removed. I think I recall reading some where that guns made prior to 1968 were not required by law to have SN's. Is this true? If so could I stamp my own ID number on the reciver for proof of ownership? Burner. __________________ There ain't nothing you can't fix with 5 gallons of diesel and a match!

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January 05, 2003, 20:44	#2
Falcon FAL Cognoscenti Contributor FALaholic #: 2049 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,779	Yes,most inexpensive rifles and shotguns were not serial numbered prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968 when a requirement for serial numbers was imposed on all firearms. I imagine you could engrave or stamp an identifier on it if you'd like to, as I know of no laws prohibiting it if it has nsn.From time to time, I've seen them engraved with SSN's,police evidence/case numbers,US Property,etc.