1A. Identification requirements for fire1A. Identification requirements for firearms, frames and receivers

1A. Identification requirements for firearms, frames and receivers

Scope of this item (1) This item applies to a firearm, frame or receiver that was manufactured on or after 1 January 1900. Identification requirements (2) A firearm, frame or receiver complies with the identification requirements if: (a) the firearm, frame or receiver is visually inspected by a Collector, and found to comply with subitem (3); or (b) each of the following applies: (i) the firearm, frame or receiver is included in a consignment of firearms, frames or receivers; (ii) a sample of the items in the consignment is selected for visual inspection in accordance with procedures approved by the Minister; (iii) the result of the visual inspection is that each firearm, frame or receiver in the sample is found to comply with subitem (3). (3) For the purposes of subitem (2), a firearm, frame or receiver must: (a) have a unique serial number that consists only of Arabic numerals, English letters, or punctuation marks; and (b) display the serial number in accordance with subitem (4): (i) in the case of a firearm—on the frame or receiver of the firearm; or (ii) in the case of a frame or receiver—anywhere on the frame or receiver. (4) For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), the serial number must be: (a) easily recognisable as the serial number of the firearm, frame or receiver; and (b) legible; and (c) able to be read without the use of any device or tool.