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FFL notes
I agree with above. The ATF gives the FFL a .pdf to send to other FFL's just for this purpose. The sending FFL can also just scan their signed copy. The other half is the ATF webpage has a FFL number database check that the receiving FFL normally does as well. And they should check the number because some shady FFL's sometimes send expired FFL's. The other reason this is all necessary is because sometimes, often with GunBroker, people commit a crime by sending someone else's FFL, an expired FFL, or worse, a fraudulent fake FFL. (You should check the persons FFL online too if you can before doing an online transaction. People do not always give out their FFL number, but if you know it, it could save you some trouble.)
All of this is to control the IN/OUT books of both FFL's. If there is an error with a weapon that was transferred to you via 4473, (IE weapon transferred on senders book, but not shown as received on other end) the ATF will have the FFL contact you later on down the line. Its happened to me a few times with people that do not keep good enough records. This happens a lot with big online FFL's. (If they lose too much, or mess up too much ATF takes the FFL away.)
Your receiving FFL is correct. However, they should also check the ATF database after receiving the correct FFL copy.
Finally, the ATF webpage has all the knowledge you need to make sure everything takes place correctly at the federal level. You state laws may vary.
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