25. Identification marks on Firearms. - A manufacturer of firearms shall get every firearm manufactured by him stamped so as to show distinctly-
(a) The maker’s name and registered trade mark, if any;
(b) The serial number of the weapon as entered in his register and the year of stamping; and
(c) Proof-mark;
as shown in the following Table
Table
Weapon Manufacturer’s Name Serial number
(Register No.)
Proof Mark
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. DBBL
Weapon
(i) On the rib at the top near the breach (i) On the fastener (i) On the flats of the barrels
(ii) On the side of the action of body (ii) On the flats of the barrels (ii) On the side of the action body
(iii) On the flats of the action body
2. SBBL
Weapons (i) On the barrel near the breach (i) On the fastener (i) On the flat of the barrel
(ii) On the side of the action Body (ii) On the flat of the barrel (ii) On the side of the action Body
(iii) On the side of the action Body
3. M.L.
Weapons (i) On the barrel or on the rib near the nozzle (i) On the barrel near the nozzle (i) On the barrel
(ii) On the side plates (ii) On the action body
4. Revolvers (i) On the barrel (i) On the barrel (i) On the barrel
(ii) On Chamber
(iii) On the body
5. Pistols On the frame (i) On the Frame (i) On the barrel
(ii) On the body
(2) When an imported firearm kept for sale by a dealer does not bear the manufacturer’s name, such distinguishing mark of the importer as allotted by the State Government shall be engraved on the barrel (adjacent to the number, if any, existing thereon) and on other parts as shown in column 2 of the Table under sub-rule (1) if a barrel bears more than one number, the distinguishing mark shall be affixed to the number appearing on the original invoice. When the manufacturer’s number appears only on the trigger-guard or other replaceable part, that number shall be engraved on the parts shown in column 3 of that Table.
(3) A person, who has in his possession any firearm which, does not bear distinctly a manufacturer’s name, number, or other identification mark as mentioned in sub-rule (1), shall get the identification mark stamped on the firearm consisting of-
(a) Such distinct letters as may be prescribed for the purpose by the State Government;
(b) Serial number of the possession of licence in the Arms Register of the licensing authority concerned or, in respect of the firearms in possession of a person exempt from the obligation to take out licence for their possession, the letter ‘Ex’, and
(c) The year of stamping, in that order and in the following manner
1. Rules On the barrel and breech
2. Guns and pistols. On the barrel.
3. Revolvers On the barrel and cylinder
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