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yes you get that with the purchase

Not trying to undermine William, but I don't think you'll get a number until its at your FFL. I've bought many firearms from Buds, straight out and layaway, I've never once been made aware of or had access to a serial# until the guns arrived. I've heard others try to get them upfront and couldn't. So I'd contact Buds first to be darn sure. Maybe William knows something I don't. But in all honesty I never personally requested a serial # upfront. But to this day, none are available in my order history.

You will need to call Buds at (859) 368-0371 to explain your circumstance and make prior arrangements or verify that Buds can accommodate. A quick photo (Most serial numbers are on the package) or email is all it would take.

From my experience buds always ships fast once they receive payment. The important issue is to make sure the invoice is dated before August 31, 2017. Springfield Armory is accepting the redemption applications until September 30, 2017 at 11:59:59 CST. I cross referenced an order I mailed a personal check to buds for in 2016 with my account "order history" and they did not date the invoice until the payment cleared and the order processed to shipped status. I ordered on 4/30/16 and the check arrived 5/4/16. The firearm shipped on 5/6/16 and that's when the invoice was dated for. I think if you payed with a credit card that is your best option.

I don't believe they can give you that information until you fill out the forms at the FFL.