I have noticed, as I have browsed through various online ads for private gun sales, that folks seem to be concerned with how many times a gun has been fired. I'm wondering why that matters.
I've also noticed that some guns will have tape over the serial numbers. Of what possible use would a serial number be?
Like I said, just a couple of random questions...
Couple of random questions
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Couple of random questions
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Re: Couple of random questions
It kinda like miles on a car. Lower the rounds higher the value.SHMIV wrote:I have noticed, as I have browsed through various online ads for private gun sales, that folks seem to be concerned with how many times a gun has been fired. I'm wondering why that matters.
I've also noticed that some guns will have tape over the serial numbers. Of what possible use would a serial number be?
Like I said, just a couple of random questions...
The best explanation I have heard on the SN thing is that someone could report the gun stolen but you can't do that anonymously so...........
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Re: Couple of random questions
As well, it is a notification of where the arm is on its regular maintenance or break-in schedule.
THE s/n is a factor of identity that just shouldn't be shared.
THE s/n is a factor of identity that just shouldn't be shared.
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Re: Couple of random questions
Post unique identification numbers of any kind is always a bad idea. Once posted on the Internet, they aren't ever going away (practically). Even if they are not of value today (debatable), how do you know they won't be in the future?
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FATAL: Module commonsense not found.
FATAL: Module commonsense not found.
Re: Couple of random questions
How can one verify this beyond checking the bore and making a guess as to wear?Jakeiscrazy wrote:It kinda like miles on a car. Lower the rounds higher the value
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Re: Couple of random questions
Pretty much, not like car odometers can't be changed.Kreutz wrote:How can one verify this beyond checking the bore and making a guess as to wear?Jakeiscrazy wrote:It kinda like miles on a car. Lower the rounds higher the value
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Cool. Thanks for the input, guys. 
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