4457 and serial # below the wood

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Will CBP approve a Form 4457 for a rifle if the serial number is not visible?

It is on the receiver, hidden by the stock.

Can I remove the action, to show them?

Anybody see this before?
 
Getting a 4457 won’t be a problem if you can show them the serial number. You don’t need to arrive with a stock. A 4457 is just proof of ownership (of any item not just firearms) before leaving the US. I’d be more concerned in Africa if the serial number isn’t easily visible.
 
My 470 Capstick built on a magnum Browning Safari Medallion grade has the serial number below the woodline. I removed the stock at CBP and had no issues. I will have a screw driver along in the gun case to remove the stock at SAP for their viewing. I expect no issues
 
I’d just buy an inexpensive punch and punch the serial number on the receiver.
 
Have someone nicely engrave your ser# on the trigger guard boy. Easy to find and read plus it looks classy.
 
Scott CWO said:
Depends on the value of the firearm.
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Since you ask, it is one of The Finest Rifles available at the time, "actually made far better than is necessary” and “made with infinite care by our most expert old craftsmen.”

It's a Herter's J9, a Yugoslavian-made mauser bolt action.

I bought a stamp set. :)
 
Bud Meadows said:
I’d just buy an inexpensive punch and punch the serial number on the receiver.
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You could probably have an engraver put it on the trigger guard.
 
deewayne2003 said:
But being a removeable part you might get that ONE customs agent that really enjoys their job....
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You mean the ones who still live at home in their mom’s basement? lol
 
I would not stamp it on myself.

I have a stamp set and practiced with it quite a bit but I could never get the spacing or alignment of the numbers and letters to look right.

If anything I'd talk to a engraver and see what they can do for you instead of it looking like a hack job.
 
Find a local Laser engraver with a fiber laser, it will look really nice and it will be cheap
 
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