30-06 questionable legality.

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A while back i came across a deal where one of my parents friends was looking to trade this old 30-06 he had for a .22 rifle, it just so happened i had a .22 rifle, and in my haste(and being a dumb kid) didn't get a bill of sale. Is there any way i can get the gun checked, if its hot i dont care about losing it, i spent 100 on the 22 so its no issue. just would like to know.
 
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A while back i came across a deal where one of my parents friends was looking to trade this old 30-06 he had for a .22 rifle, it just so happened i had a .22 rifle, and in my haste(and being a dumb kid) didn't get a bill of sale. Is there any way i can get the gun checked, if its hot i dont care about losing it, i spent 100 on the 22 so its no issue. just would like to know.
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Ask the local police department or the ATF?

There is no law that requires a bill of sale and there is no gun registry so if you but the gun FTF and he was a resident of your state you are perfectly fine.
 
If you have a friend in law enforcement with access to LEADS system(Law Enforcement Automated Data System) I believe it has a provision to run checks for stolen guns. A Google of "stolen gun database" will bring up plenty of hits on independent databases you can try. Just remember that any database is only as good as the data in it.

Ron
 
chances are, if the gun was stolen, he wouldnt be looking to trade it for another gun..... he would probably try to get cash for it.....as the people who steal guns rarely do it for the gun, they typically want $$$....especially if your concern was drugs....

unless you have other reasons to believe it to be stolen, i would say in all likelihood you are fine.
 
I buy and trade for lots of guns. Last thing I want is trouble over a stolen one. I have a deal with local sheriff. They run every gun for me. If its clean they let me know. If not, we then move from there. If it is a crime scene weapon it goes to them. (Not happen yet) if stolen, they give me info on owner. I make best effort to contact. Same as S.O. would do. If I find them I return it and lose my investment. Done this twice. If I can't find owner after best effort, I break it into parts and destroy the receiver. I take receiver to S.O. and they remove it from data base as recovered and destroyed. At least rest of the parts don't get cut up or shredded and not out all my cash. If you know any cop, they can all run a number. I have bought several guns that was suspicious that came back clean. Lot of folks don't record aerial numbers. Could have been stolen but owner didn't know serial. Their loss. If it is hot, you want it gone. No accusations just realistic. If in the trade deal you were not the guy you are now and maybe occasionally participating in recreational activities, you may not want to answer too many questions. PM me the info if you want and I will run it.
 
Or unless the seller new it was stolen and wanted to rif himself of it and get a cheaper to shoot rifle.

Just playing devils advocate.
 
To clear it up, i never have used any illegal substances for recreation.

Now past that i just tore appart the weapon looking for a clearer serial number because the one on the top near the bolt is VERY worn. i can see the first 5 numbers with no issue, the next 2 are very faded due to what looks like scope ware. To be honest i dont even know the manufacturer of the gun.
 
http://www.stolenweapon.com/Stolen-G...artsearch.html
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These type websites are almost useless at this time. They count on folks who have had a gun stolen posting it. It does not tell you what has been reported by LE.

Your only option is to have a LE officer run your gun for you. If it does come up stolen, you forfit the gun on the spot. I've had LE friends do several for me. It is better to find out this way and have proof that you were trying to do the right thing and lose the gun, than find out on their terms and look guilty.
 
Years back I had a LEO friend run some recently purchased guns,and one came back hot.I contacted the sheriffs department and a deputy came to my house,took a report,and the gun.After the required time period,90 days I think, they could not contact the original owner,and I was able to reclaim the rifle.I was given copies of the reports in case I ever had a problem with any other law enforcement agencies.This was in Orange County,Florida about twenty years ago.Not sure how the same situation would be handled today.
 
Uhmm,,,

"There is no law that requires a bill of sale"

Just for the newbies that frequent this site who do not know any better, that may or may NOT be correct depending on what state and city you live in.

You may not need a bill of sale or "permit to purchase", or "safety inspection" or straight out "permit" where you live but others may where they live.

Just sayin'

NukemJim
 
Odds on being stolen are very slim. I have bought about 400 guns over the years and exactly one turned out to be hot. And that one came from a dealer.

Bigger problem is obliterated serial. Guns with erased serials are contraband and are subject to confiscation. Get a good glass and make out the number and have a smith touch it up to be legible.
 
I'd use it and not worry about it. Why would you think it would be stolen? And why would you deal with someone you would suspect of stealing a gun?

If the answer to these questions is "I didn't" then don't worry about it.
 
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