couple things... first and foremost... altering a serial number. no matter when it was made, is a felony... its black and white on that law... if the gun had a serial, changing it is illegal. you can take 10 mins and look that up.. however, local LE , likely could care less, second.. that rifle is a Single heat treat action, as well as the bolt. , rifle is a home made example. scope itself has more value then the rest of the rifle.. even then, the screws that retain the cross hairs are boogered, scopes retail value is about 400.00, the rest is valued at the some of the parts. again, i would walk away, save your money, and buy a rifle done right. that you can enjoy and shoot, and will always hold its value
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§ 14-160.2. Alteration, destruction, or removal of serial number from firearm; possession of firearm with serial number removed.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, deface, destroy, or remove the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other permanent distinguishing number or identification mark from any firearm with the intent thereby to conceal or misrepresent the identity of the firearm.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell, buy, or be in possession of any firearm on which the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other permanent distinguishing number or identification mark has been altered, defaced, destroyed, or removed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of the firearm.
(c) A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a Class H felony. (2009-204, s. 2.)