Researching using serial numbers

[viiiball]

As some of you may have seen I inherited quite a decent collection of firearms when my uncle passed away. Does anyone know how I would go about doing research on these various firearms based on serial number? For example, I'd love to know year manufactured, EXACT model and whatever other info might be available.

Thanks

[OakRidgeStars]

I know S&W has a program through their Customer Service department to research the history of your weapons. I would assume that other manufacturers would do the same. Here's the link to S&W request form.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... onId=10504

[zephyp]

Here's one for Browning. Dont recall if you had any or not.

http://www.browning.com/customerservice ... /index.asp

[Vahunter]

Most all brands have a link to look up age, ect. according to serial number.

[viiiball]

Thanks everyone for your responses. I have spent most of the evening combing manufacturer web sites or sending them emails requesting info.

[zephyp]

Thanks everyone for your responses. I have spent most of the evening combing manufacturer web sites or sending them emails requesting info.

No problem. Hey, if we gave a correct answer does that mean we get a free gun...

Seriously, hope it helped. If you need more just google "gun serial number" [without the quotes] and you should get plenty of results that will help near the top of the list.

[Everett113]

Here is one for Taurus


http://www.taurususa.com/find-model.cfm