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Old 04-08-2017, 09:52 AM
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While an obliterated serial number on an old revolver may not be in the same category as, say, an unregistered fully automatic firearm or a long gun that does not meet barrel length requirements, it is as others have stated a federal crime to possess. While it "may never leave the house," I can envision scenarios where it could come to the attention of someone who would pursue prosecution of the owner. That might be you, or someone who inherits the revolver. If you get run over by a beer truck tomorrow, would survivors know what to do with it? Would they understand the risk of ownership as clearly as you do?

I would hate to take the risk of have the gun confiscated by an overzealous BATF person, but I have no desire to end up with federal firearms charges either.
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