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As guy mentions, the plated M1917 is illegal with the serial number removed. The plating work is not factory, as these revolvers shipped blued.
Sometimes this vintage S&W revolver has the serial number on the rear of the cylinder stamped near the edge. That would useful information to recover it it's there. I can't remember if the number on the frame is an internal assembly number, or the serial or a variation of the serial. Others should be able to tell.
Are the grips plastic or ivory? If ivory they might have some value.
There may be a procedure to work with the ATF to either document the gun and re-stamp the original serial number on the gun's frame to return it to legal status. I suggest you look into it. You probably need an attorney.
regulations.atf.gov
atf-eregs.18f.gov
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Sometimes this vintage S&W revolver has the serial number on the rear of the cylinder stamped near the edge. That would useful information to recover it it's there. I can't remember if the number on the frame is an internal assembly number, or the serial or a variation of the serial. Others should be able to tell.
Are the grips plastic or ivory? If ivory they might have some value.
There may be a procedure to work with the ATF to either document the gun and re-stamp the original serial number on the gun's frame to return it to legal status. I suggest you look into it. You probably need an attorney.
27 CFR § 478.34 | eRegulations
27 CFR § 479.102 | eRegulations
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Restoring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Other Objects - Lee Lofland
Firearms are assigned serial numbers for the purpose of identification. When a gun is purchased, the buyer registers it with the proper authorities who record the owner’s name into a database along with the weapon’s serial number. If needed, law enforcement officials can then trace the number...
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