Before you purchase a firearm through a private sale I would recommend that you utilized the below link to ensure the firearm is not stolen. The below link can do a check based upon a general description and through the firearm’s serial number. A thief cannot easily sell a stolen firearm if everyone knows it is stolen.
Sep 27, 2007 When you buy a gun you fill out a 4473. When the dealer calls it in. The only mention of the gun is what it is, be it a longgun or a handgun. The serial number and model is put on the form, But it is not given to NICS not NCIC. So unless you live in a state which requires firearm regestration. Is there a web site to check the serial numbers to firearms? Where can I check if a gun is stolen. I live in Minnesota a bought a gun from a neighbor. Have known him for a while, but would still like to know. When the search results came back based on the minimal info I had, It pulled up a recent address along with even a phone. To perform a search for stolen gun serial numbers, enter the stolen gun serial number in the search field at the top right of this page and click 'Search.' The number entered will be cross checked on the stolen gun serial numbers database and the results will be displayed immediately.