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Depends. The number stamping process does change the metal’s underlying metallurgy throughout the the metal where it was stamped. So unless you drill out the nu
by Scoundreller 4y ago
Depends. The number stamping process does change the metal’s underlying metallurgy throughout the the metal where it was stamped. So unless you drill out the number through the entire metal (which is viable if you’re going to extract the minerals), there’s a possibility of reconstructing the serial number with some level of probability.
Happens with guns.
But that’s why you criminalize the trade of unmarked parts. Actually makes the prosecutor’s job easy that way rather than proving the part was actually stolen and not your retirement cat investment.
- tpxl 4y ago> The number stamping process does change the metal’s underlying metallurgy throughout the the metal where it was stamped. So unless you drill out the number through the entire metal (which is viable if you’re going to extract the minerals), there’s a possibility of reconstructing the serial number with some level of probability. Do you happen to have more information on that?
- Scoundreller 4y agoHere’s an example of it in practice: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/why-police-wanted-search-rodger-kotanko-1.6336188 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/why-police-wanted-se... Other info is a google away, just search for reconstructed serial numbers or similar queries. It’s not exactly a secret, but how successful it can be is.