Custom Serial #'s ???

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by unusedusername on January 31, 2011 at 8:01pm

I know I'd probably pay a little extra for this if it becomes available :)

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by BretShooter on February 1, 2011 at 11:02am

I call 007, even if it needs a prefix letter or two so that I can have it (how about JB007?).

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on February 1, 2011 at 12:37pm

Just a few months ago, a custom serial number would have meant filling out special ATF forms (with custom-configured attached sheets) so that we would get a marking variance for our plater to do a different style of serial number.  I am guessing that this flooded the ATF with paperwork since many manufactures want to create new products with different serial numbers all the time, and may offer "limited series" guns, and may even want to change platers once in a while.  I just got the official notice from the ATF yesterday stating that companies that are just adding plating are no longer considered FFLs and do not need marking variances.  This allows us to create any kind of serial number we want without having to go through special paperwork and a waiting period for a marking variance.  However, we do need to keep things steady for at least the first 1000 guns, since we have a lot of things we have to get right before offering nice things like custom serial numbers.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by xRUSTYx on February 1, 2011 at 12:53pm

Then I guess I have to buy 2 ... the first one (no special serial #) to be my everyday carry, and the 2nd (with a special serial after your run of 1000 units) as my own little collector's piece.

 

Way to make me spend more money Arne ;-)

Arne Boberg said:

Just a few months ago, a custom serial number would have meant filling out special ATF forms (with custom-configured attached sheets) so that we would get a marking variance for our plater to do a different style of serial number.  I am guessing that this flooded the ATF with paperwork since many manufactures want to create new products with different serial numbers all the time, and may offer "limited series" guns, and may even want to change platers once in a while.  I just got the official notice from the ATF yesterday stating that companies that are just adding plating are no longer considered FFLs and do not need marking variances.  This allows us to create any kind of serial number we want without having to go through special paperwork and a waiting period for a marking variance.  However, we do need to keep things steady for at least the first 1000 guns, since we have a lot of things we have to get right before offering nice things like custom serial numbers.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Mr. Alloy on February 1, 2011 at 5:12pm

I'd like to get a custom serial numbered Seecamp, but I'm coming into that game a couple of decades late.

Part of the fun of being on the pre-order waiting list for the XR9 is seeing how close my serial is to BAX0001. Under 1000 would be sweet. Under 500 would be totally baller. Even if it meant shipping it back for alteration (which doesn't seem likely, judging by Arne's commitment to detail on this project), I'd prize that little stamped number, and the littler the better.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by CWC on July 23, 2011 at 8:49am

You can still get that custom serial number Seecamp, just give them a call. You not decades late. They are still putting out a awesome tiny pistol today.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Arne Boberg on July 23, 2011 at 2:14pm

There are 416 names between those who have ordered from the first batch and you.  If I had to take a guess on how many will order, there would be 40-70 people in front of you, which means you would in the next batch which will receive notification in early to mid August.  The serial numbers in that batch are all under 150.

Mr. Alloy said:

I'd like to get a custom serial numbered Seecamp, but I'm coming into that game a couple of decades late.

Part of the fun of being on the pre-order waiting list for the XR9 is seeing how close my serial is to BAX0001. Under 1000 would be sweet. Under 500 would be totally baller. Even if it meant shipping it back for alteration (which doesn't seem likely, judging by Arne's commitment to detail on this project), I'd prize that little stamped number, and the littler the better.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Roland Schama on September 24, 2011 at 1:01pm

Hmmm.... Don't put these thoughts in my head. I already spend too much on other hobbies.



xRUSTYx said:

Then I guess I have to buy 2 ... the first one (no special serial #) to be my everyday carry, and the 2nd (with a special serial after your run of 1000 units) as my own little collector's piece.

 

Way to make me spend more money Arne ;-)

Arne Boberg said:

Just a few months ago, a custom serial number would have meant filling out special ATF forms (with custom-configured attached sheets) so that we would get a marking variance for our plater to do a different style of serial number.  I am guessing that this flooded the ATF with paperwork since many manufactures want to create new products with different serial numbers all the time, and may offer "limited series" guns, and may even want to change platers once in a while.  I just got the official notice from the ATF yesterday stating that companies that are just adding plating are no longer considered FFLs and do not need marking variances.  This allows us to create any kind of serial number we want without having to go through special paperwork and a waiting period for a marking variance.  However, we do need to keep things steady for at least the first 1000 guns, since we have a lot of things we have to get right before offering nice things like custom serial numbers.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by LASZLO DIGIOIA on February 10, 2012 at 11:34pm

   It would be kinda neat to match numbers with the series number off a Rolex or the VIN off a classic car?

**fwiw I built an AR pistol on my plastic lower with custom serial #

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Jesse W. Pomeroy on February 11, 2012 at 7:00am

Never too late....

Mr. Alloy said:

I'd like to get a custom serial numbered Seecamp, but I'm coming into that game a couple of decades late.

Part of the fun of being on the pre-order waiting list for the XR9 is seeing how close my serial is to BAX0001. Under 1000 would be sweet. Under 500 would be totally baller. Even if it meant shipping it back for alteration (which doesn't seem likely, judging by Arne's commitment to detail on this project), I'd prize that little stamped number, and the littler the better.

• ▶ Reply

▶ Reply to Discussion