As you probably know, the serial number is on the butt frame. It's possible the stocks cover the s/n and someone erroneously copied some other number off the gun. Take a good set of gunsmith screwdrivers to remove the stocks if need be. Do not leave until the paperwork is corrected. If there is no serial number on the butt frame, have the dealer send it back and get a refund.

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