Cerakote over serial numbers

[W.Kropf]

I have decided to get my wingmaster cerakoted. This is my first time getting something coated and was wondering about the effect on stampings. My serial number has a few very lightly stamped numbers and my worry is that they will disappear after the process. The bottom of the first 6 and the 3 are pretty thin at the bottom.

I have read and seen pictures showing that it isn't very thick and most marking can be seen afterward but this is not very bold lettering to start with. Should I get the numbers stamped on another part of the reciever just to be safe? After the coating I won't be able to with out chipping the cerakote.
Anyone else had this issue?

 

[pmatuk]

no they wont and neither will the pits disappear

 

[MustangFrank]

By the looks of the finish. it will need some serious sandblasting. Even though it is very fine sand, you could loose enough of the engraving to make it hard to read. Either get the numbers re engraved or stamp the receiver possibly underneath near the loading gate. If that is legal. I don't know why it wouldn't be ok.

 

[Shooter ----/]

Personally, I would have them restamped before the coating is applied. I have a Rem700 receiver that has the same issue and that is what I want done before it is coated.

 

[starpuss]

Yup , Re stamp her!

 

[W.Kropf]

Thanks all, so I guess the next question is can I stamp it myself? Are there any legal issues about who does it? I have a number punch set, I have stamped lots of non firearm items. I think the bottom of the receiver Mossberg style would be the best spot.

 

[ted_dent]

An engraver or jeweller might be able to deepen the stamping. I would be worried about doing it myself for fear of damaging or distorting something in the receiver.

 

[Silvertip13]

A steady hand and an air engraver comes to mind to deepen the current numbers

 

[guntech]

Thanks all, so I guess the next question is can I stamp it myself? Are there any legal issues about who does it? I have a number punch set, I have stamped lots of non firearm items. I think the bottom of the receiver Mossberg style would be the best spot.

I don't believe stamping the existing number on another part of the action is illegal. I believe altering the existing number is illegal. Practice stamping on a flat piece of steel. It takes a bit of practice to stamp straight and with even spacing and square. The part being stamped needs to be well supported. I tape a piece of measuring tape to the surface and use an edge of it to index the bottom of the stamp. I stamp the last letter first and work from right to left sighting down the side of the stamp with my right eye. It works well most of the time.

An example on an old .22 with no serial number...

 

[W.Kropf]

Thanks to everyone for the input and advise. I am going to do some practice runs and stamp my receiver before the coating.

 

['Boo]

An example on an old .22 with no serial number...

 

[W.Kropf]

I just got that.... I was paying too much attention to the straightness and spacing I didn't read the full serial. That's great!

 

[Trimmer 905]

I've seen firearms after cerakote and seriel numbers etc. are still very visible. I advise extreme caution when tampering with seriel numbers. Possession of any firearm with altered or tampered numbers is a criminal offense.

 

[badboybeeson]

I just replyed to you email.

 

[Attilathecanuk]

I don't believe stamping the existing number on another part of the action is illegal. I believe altering the existing number is illegal. Practice stamping on a flat piece of steel. It takes a bit of practice to stamp straight and with even spacing and square. The part being stamped needs to be well supported. I tape a piece of measuring tape to the surface and use an edge of it to index the bottom of the stamp. I stamp the last letter first and work from right to left sighting down the side of the stamp with my right eye. It works well most of the time.




An example on an old .22 with no serial number...

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