Thread: FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson revolver, ex- NZ Police (the handgun that preceded the Glock in their armoury). The advertisement displayed the "serial number" (let's say it is 78******). Got the Permit to Possess, using that number, and completed the deal. When the firearm arrived, that number above, was rather crudely engraved on the grip backstrap. Smith and Wesson traditionally place the S/n on the bottom of the grip frame. When I checked that location, there was a different number to the one above. The Police had drilled through the correct S/n in order to fit a lanyard ring. I suspect the 78****** number is a Police identification marking put there when that batch of revolvers was received. So, when I take the firearm in for the AO to verify the "serial number" it's going to be an interesting conversation...so which number do I put on the new register? Confusing..?

Interesting times ahead...

NZ Police knowingly (partly) destroyed the serial number of a firearm? Ain't that just wonderful. Absolute numpties. Almost equates to taking to the serial number with the proverbial angle-grinder.