Hello Mark,
Some weapons...
depending on their make, vintage and model don't have any
such marks. It is the ABSOLUTE responsibility of the user to KNOW WHAT they are picking up.
If the numbers have been ILLEGALLY removed... you are entering FELONY territory... and that is NOT the DANGEROUS part of weapons handling!!
PLEASE...Just note this:
Your are a novice... and asking questions... That is wonderful. If you are interested... there is a wealth of information available but in this area a MENTOR has always been the best way to learn.
If you ARE fully knowledgeable on MAKEs & MODELs by sight... you do stand a SNOWBALL'S chance of handling weapons safely.
ALWAYS Have someone CHECK YOU OUT on each unfamiliar weapon you EVER touch.
Your foremost concern is how to assure it is unloaded...
and totally cleared so you don't shoot yourself... or worse... others.
First check out your locally applicable laws & codes... then for safety courses on firearms (sportsman, rod & gun clubs), armorers and gunsmiths are a wonderful resource.
Be informed... be safe, live safe.
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