(1)All firearms shall have applied to them, at the time of their manufacture, unique markings containing the following information, namely:-(i)the country of manufacture;(ii)the name of the manufacturer;(iii)a serial number unique to the manufacturer;(iv)year of manufacture;(this information may be incorporated into the serial number)(v)firearm type/ model;(vi)caliber;(vii)proof-marks; and(viii)such other additional information if the firearm is intended for an Indian domestic State entity viz. military, Central Armed Police Forces, Police etc.
