These were made many years ago, and may not HAVE a serial number. Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until 1968. Yes, it is perfectly legal to own a firearm that never HAD a serial number IF the law did not require it at the time the gun was made. It is illegal to remove any serial number from a firearm, or to possess one that has had the SN removed.
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what is the manufactureing date a hero arms company for 12 guage shotgun serial number 781
next to the barrel
50-100 USD
40-110 yrs
What model is this for? The serial number is not a Auto-5 number of Browning Arms Co. What model is this for?
@100 USD
Are you sure it says ARMORY and not ARMS?
50-125 or so
The only thing that your serial number indicates,is that the shotgun in question was made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the year 1954.No other information is implied or expressed as to your shotgun.
Check the receiver and barrel.
70-100 yrs ago