Can anyone tell me the purpose of the drop down list on some gun models that give a listing of available serial numbers. On production model pistols what is the purpose of listing the available serial numbered guns, given that in most cases there are large numbers of the same model produced. Why the listing of serial numbers unless it is a limited edition, antique or rare in some instances, etc. Anyone know?? Thanks for any help that anyone might offer to solve my question. Thanks all.

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Can anyone tell me the purpose of the drop down list on some gun models that give a listing of available serial numbers.  On production model pistols what is the purpose of listing the available serial numbered guns, given that in most cases there are large numbers of the same model  produced.  Why the listing of serial numbers unless it is a limited edition, antique or rare in some instances, etc.  Anyone know??  Thanks for any help that anyone might offer to solve my question.  Thanks all.

Tom H. · Answer

Some people like it.

Randy I. · Answer

some people want to select the s/n. A friend/s dad ordered 3 with consecutive numbers he kept one and gave the other two to his sons

James G. · Answer

Hi Anthony and welcome. There are folks that collect or buy multiple firearms and like to select sequential serial #'s, match serial numbers to specific dates etc. Cheers and stay safe!

Randy I. · Answer

A friend purchased 3 with consecutive S,Ns one for him and one for each of his sons

Jason L. · Answer

Might be a model number that means something to the buyer? Anniversary,  birthday, etc.

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