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Firearms description
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 Enter the firearm description, the importer if available must be entered.
See pgs. 37-38 for more information on importer.
25  It is important that the descriptions be accurate.

 There is no need to add a line, or squiggly line, through the rows not used.
26  The firearm description must match the firearm and the Point-of-Sale Gun Book.

 The serial number needs to be taken from the frame of the firearm.
 Firearms manufactured after 1968 should all be marked with a serial number. Should you
27 acquire a firearm that is not marked with a serial number, you may answer question 28 with

“NSN” (No Serial Number), “N/A” or “None.” If the firearm is not marked with a model # you
may answer with “NMN.”
28  If more than 5 firearms are involved in the transaction, record additional ones on a separate

4473 gun form. Only the firearm information is needed on the separate gun form.
(Customer does not fill out the second gun form.)
 DO NOT obtain the firearm description from the pick-up receipt for pawn redemptions or off
of the MSR for sales. The firearm description must be obtained from the firearm itself.
 Additional firearm purchases by the same buyer may not be added to the form after the
seller has signed and dated it. A buyer who wishes to purchase additional firearms after the
seller has signed and dated the form must complete a new 4473 & go through a new
background check.

(Instructions for Section D)

Review the “Firearms Descriptions” samples on pages 30-34

& the Importer information on pgs. 37-38.

29 Total Number of Firearms

 Enter the number of firearms transferred. Do not use numerals or numbers.
 Must be spelled out. For example: one, two, three, etc.

30 Pawn Redemption?

 If any firearm transferred on the 4473 gun form is a pawn redemption check the box and
enter the line number from the Firearm Description section (24-28). (Can be more than
one.)
 This box may be left blank if it does not apply.
31 For Use by FFL

 This box is for the FFL’s use in recording any information he or she finds necessary to conduct

business.
 This box may be left blank if no extra information is available to add.

32 Private Party Transfer

 This rarely applies to First Cash. This box may be left blank if it does not apply.

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First Cash Confidential and Proprietary.
For internal use only.