Should I be worried?

[Woodro29]

Let me start off by saying that I am new to gun world. I am trying to make sure I do everything by the book when it comes to paper work and to make sure I CYA!! But I recently bought a g23 off a guy (i didnt know him, he said he was a former dealer). After inspecting it closely found that none of the numbers are matching. Is this something that i should worry about? The other funny part was he didn't care if we did paper work for the gun. I thought it was needed and told him that if I didn't have it for me I wasn't going to do the sale.

I have read a lot of forums and have learned a lot from this site. Thanks to everyone

 

[printcraft]

There is no registration in Indiana.
The only number that matters is the serial #
on the frame and it can not be obliterated in any way.

Other than that you are GTG.

 

[leftsock]

After inspecting it closely found that none of the numbers are matching. Is this something that i should worry about?

No.

The other funny part was he didn't care if we did paper work for the gun. I thought it was needed and told him that if I didn't have it for me I wasn't going to do the sale.

Paperwork isn't required for a private transaction between Indiana residents.

 

[ATM]

Age 18 and same-state residency?

It's no different than buying or selling a used bicycle, lawn mower, etc.

 

[traderdan]

Someone should post the section of Indiana code that deals with the sale and transfer of firearms.

 

[Plinkuh]

Someone should post the section of Indiana code that deals with the sale and transfer of firearms.

Take a gander, I'm pretty sure it's in here somehwere; Indiana Code 35-47-2.5

 

[paintman]

for me unless it was a really good price then i would have went new. i dont really like buying guns used unless its older military guns. plus for what ive seen some used hand guns selling for i could spend just a little more and bought new anyway.

 

[SideArmed]

Let me start off by saying that I am new to gun world. I am trying to make sure I do everything by the book when it comes to paper work and to make sure I CYA!! But I recently bought a g23 off a guy (i didnt know him, he said he was a former dealer). After inspecting it closely found that none of the numbers are matching. Is this something that i should worry about? The other funny part was he didn't care if we did paper work for the gun. I thought it was needed and told him that if I didn't have it for me I wasn't going to do the sale.

I have read a lot of forums and have learned a lot from this site. Thanks to everyone

Which numbers don't match? As Printcraft mentioned the only one that really matters is the SN on the frame of the gun. Some manufacturers put the SN on the Slide, Barrel and where ever else they can stick it. They are only important if you live in other countries.

Now the important question, How does it shoot?!

 

[blamecharles]

Someone should make a FAQ also. That would be perfect in there also.

 

[blamecharles]

for me unless it was a really good price then i would have went new. i dont really like buying guns used unless its older military guns. plus for what ive seen some used hand guns selling for i could spend just a little more and bought new anyway.

Not what was asked.

 

[paintman]

sorry i didnt pay attention that he had already bought it. didnt mean to get off topic.

 

[Woodro29]

I did check the faq's and was unable to find anything, or maybe i didnt look long enough. Also the numbers on the base of the gun dont match the slide and barrel numbers. Where my other glock they all match.