Finding stolen firearms

[Kenpo]

I know it's a long shot, But I wondered if some gov agency had a list ofstolen firearms that they might be in possession of, and waiting for an owner to claim. My Dad had a Viet Nam bring-back SKS with the appropriate letters/paperwork to do so. It got stolen. Then he died. All his belongings were left to me, including that stack of permission to bring back a war trophy. In my mind, it belongs to me. I'd like to find it. Any of you guys got any good hints/suggestions for a situation like this?
Thanks in advance y'all.

Kenpo

 

[RiverBend]

go to your local PD, tell them and if you have the serial # they can run it and see what status is.

 

[Navy/ArmyVet]

Best wishes for your search.

 

[E.Brown]

You will need to contact the agency it was originally reported stolen to. If the gun was recovered the original agency would have been notified. You will need documentation of ownership.

 

[Kenpo]

Very good guys. Thank you. I was am executor of his estate and inherited all his effects. I wonder if that qualifies as ownership?

 

[glocker]

I would imagine you have the serial number right?

 

[Kenpo]

I would imagine you have the serial number right?

I certainly do. As well as the govt paperwork needed to bring it back.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Very good guys. Thank you. I was am executor of his estate and inherited all his effects. I wonder if that qualifies as ownership?

The gun belongs to his estate. So yes.

 

[glocker]

I certainly do. As well as the govt paperwork needed to bring it back.

Was it ever reported stolen? If not, you need to. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[Kenpo]

It was reported as stolen, along with some other firearms taken at the same time. Thanks for the good luck.