Hunter308 6 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I was all ready to list mine on one of the gun-auction sites -- then I noticed the serial number in the bottom of the trigger guard. It appears to be just a plate which could be pried out. I know the upper receiver of the MKA 1919 is the "gun" per the BATFE... so, for those of you who got the new lowers, what did you do with your old stock? Did you hang onto it or sell it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cad_man 4 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hanging on to mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerkitty 0 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 After 120 something rounds with a TnN stock adapter. Threw mine in a box after it cracked. I haven't seen many on gunbroker so you may get a decent price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tankin 1 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Still have mine in a box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter308 6 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Does anyone know how easily the serial number comes out? I don't want to ruin the trigger guard; looks like a tiny screwdriver might do the trick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cad_man 4 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Not a good idea. Page 43 (also on page 10) of the ATF Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide: § 478.34 Removed, obliterated, or altered serial number. No person shall knowingly transport, ship, or receive in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered, or possess or receive any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered and has, at any time, been shipped or transported Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Not a good idea. Page 43 (also on page 10) of the ATF Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide: § 478.34 Removed, obliterated, or altered serial number. No person shall knowingly transport, ship, or receive in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered, or possess or receive any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered and has, at any time, been shipped or transported But if the part is not the serialized portion of the gun, I would think it would not matter. If they tried to keep track of the second number, then the Fed's records would show two guns of the same make and model with the same serial number and that is a big no-no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter308 6 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Not a good idea. Page 43 (also on page 10) of the ATF Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide: § 478.34 Removed, obliterated, or altered serial number. No person shall knowingly transport, ship, or receive in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered, or possess or receive any firearm which has had the importer's or manufacturer's serial number removed, obliterated, or altered and has, at any time, been shipped or transported But if the part is not the serialized portion of the gun, I would think it would not matter. If they tried to keep track of the second number, then the Fed's records would show two guns of the same make and model with the same serial number and that is a big no-no. Agreed. I wouldn't be removing the serial number from the "gun," I'd be removing it from the lower receiver's triggerguard. In the case of the MKA 1919, it is the upper receiver that is the "gun." As many collectors military arms know, some countries serial-numbered damn near everything... bolt handles, triggerguards, barrels, et cetera. Still, it's only the receiver that is the "gun" where such rifles are concerned. Having had an FFL for 20 years, I am familiar with rules forbidding the removal of serial numbers from "guns"... but such rules don't apply to the lower receiver on the 1919. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cad_man 4 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 You will probably want to contact the BATF and get a letter from them before removing that tag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
compshootfl 40 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 It may be a good idea to just keep the lower...eventually there will be uppers, barrels and other parts available. It may not take too much effort or money to build another gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duggr 13 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Sold mine on G.B...Although I will keep a record of where and who it went to just in case.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Get-n-Ready 8 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Kept it just in case I wanted it back to stock condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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