Mar 28, 2024 · 174 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Mar 29, 2024. The serial number I have used with good success appears was provided by the Colt archivist as addressed in the thread “Colt Website Serial Number Manufacture Date Lookup” posted May 23, 2018. It appears what I am getting now may be an updated version which doesn’t allow entry of serial number ...Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Colt Catalogs: Instruction Sheets: Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number Range: Year: Serial Number Range: 1873: 1-199: 1907: 288000-303999: 1874: 200-14999: 1908: 304000-307999: 1875:1911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.den888. 2695 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jun 23, 2009. Another tip, you can also call Colt's customer service number and they will be glad to give you the manufacturing date of a specific pistol. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.I recorded a new production Colt SAA (4-3/4 inch Barrel, .45 Colt, Color Case Hardened & Blue) in February 2014 with serial number S73549A. From the serial number data I have it appears that recent annual production quantities are in the range of 2,700 revolvers annually (225 per calendar month) for the years 2011, 2012 & 2013. J.D. PressJun 2, 2023 · Colt Firearms. Colt is known for creating some of the highest-quality firearms, including the 1911 pistol. Their products include numerous other standard and tactical pieces of equipment, from rifles to shotguns. The Colt website features a serial number lookup page. You can also watch the videos below to learn more about serial numbers on Colt ...This rare 1956 Colt catalog marked the first time the Second Generation Single Action Army was introduced, shown here with a first year production 7 ½" barrel .38 Spl. with original box, and a ...18337 posts · Joined 2001. #11 · Oct 6, 2023. K81970 is a 1990 Python, so it's stainless steel. It's possible Colt stopped stamping the "S" on later models. The "S" stamps were to allow positive ID of stainless parts during the time where they'd just stopped producing Royal Coltguard or bright nickel Pythons.Serial number lookup on Colt Website is not accurate. The letter is the only way to verify. I just got a letter on a 1936 Detective Special that the lookup and proofhouse said was 1934. ... I have an Official Police that the look-up says DOM of 1936. The letter has a ship date of 1935. However, I have noticed that the letters I have (all dated ...1911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.Your SP1 carbine with the serial number beginning 135XXX was made in 1981. Colt ended production of this model sometime in 1982. For comparision, my SP1 lower is # 33XXX and was made in 1974. Mine was the full size 20" bbl. rifle. The parts were used for different Colt/AR projects.Aug 23, 2022 · Good afternoon. Could anyone please assist me with deciphering the serial number of a ColtAR15 SP1, (I would like to get some info on the rifle). The serial number is SPSK2680. I have been on the colt website and there is no return on the serial number. If i drop the "SK" out the serial number and check SP2680, I comes back as manufactured in 1965.Serial Number Lookup - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Serial Number Lookup Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database.Dates of Production by Model and Serial NumberforModel M Series:Model 1903, .32 ACPModel 1908, .380 ACP. Year. Serial Number at Start of Year. (Model 1903 .32ACP) Serial Number at Start of Year. (Model 1908 .380 ACP) 1903. 1.The 1st and 2nd generation SAAs have assembly numbers on the loading gate that should match numbers on the frame. Take the stocks off your 2nd gen sixers and look for a number on the right, rear flat of the frame. It should match the number on the loading gate if the gate is original. The 3rd generation SAAs have the last digits of the …Good afternoon. Could anyone please assist me with deciphering the serial number of a ColtAR15 SP1, (I would like to get some info on the rifle). The serial number is SPSK2680. I have been on the colt website and there is no return on the serial number. If i drop the "SK" out the serial number and check SP2680, I comes back as manufactured in 1965.Serial Number Lookup. Enter your Ruger® serial number above to view its model number, product line, caliber, production status, ship date and instruction manual. Note: This service is provided as reference only, and accuracy is not guaranteed. For specific questions or additional information, please contact Customer Service .DGFM-FMAP Argentine 1911 Sistema Colt 1927 #s Match 45 ACP Pistol, 1948 C&R. SOLD FOR: $1125. LSB#: 210527BB51. Make: DGFM-FMAP (Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Model: 1927 Sistema Colt. Serial Number: 39512. Year of Manufacture: 1948.For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to: Colt Historian. PO Box 1868. Hartford, CT 06144-1868. Phone: 1-800-962-COLT. Check with Colt Historical Dept. for current prices. FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN: 1915-1947. Manufacture Dates by Serial Number. Target and Sport Models.5. "BL" serial number series lowers are transitional with some pre and some post ban. If you have a "BL" you'll have to call to verify for certain. Professional Ordinance. All are post ban (including all of the pistols). PWA (360) 438-3983. 35222 and Below - Pre-Ban (Note:Some lowers are cast not forged.9329 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 6, 2012. 3rd Generation Colt Dates of Manufacturing Updated to 2012. First of year serial Numbers. 1976 80000SA. 1977 82000SA. 1978 90500SA - 99999SA - SA01001. 1979 SA13000.Both are AR15A2's. One is a Sporter ll with the SP1 upper and lower receivers. It is numbered SP301011. The other is marked AR15A2 HBAR Sporter with the A2 upper on a slab-side lower (this one is identical to my rifle except for the receiver markings) and is numbered SP215677. Thus the rifle with the "early" A2 features has the higher serial ...U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture. U.S. MILITARY DATES OF MANUFACTURE. U.S. Military M1911 & M1911A1 Pistol: (all manufactures):Covering numbers: 1 - 2693613. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.To read Colt 1911 serial numbers, look at the serial number located on the frame of the gun. This number can be used to determine the year and model of the Colt 1911. 1. Where is the serial number located on a Colt 1911? The serial number is located on the frame of the gun, typically on the receiver or dust cover. 2.With those services, I provide extensive pertinent information, as well as accurate serial number information (when I personally inspect a handgun. Please contact me for more information. Charles W. Clawson does provide shipping and procurement information for the M1911, M1911A1, M1917 revolvers and commercial Colt Government Model pistol ...Example: CR013435 or LE028524. The lookup feature is imperfect or nonexistent for many models, especially (and confusingly) more modern productions. I guess it's geared towards historical productions, for which it works very well. Call colt and they’ll tell you mfg date off serial number. Be prepared to wait on hold.It isn't yet all-inclusive but Colt's has a serial number look-up found here: Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture Also, Colt's will give you a manufacturing date when you call them and supply your serial number: 1-800-962-COLT (2658) * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST. Save Share. Like. This is an older thread, you may …dakota1911. 23370 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Oct 1, 2007. I would call Colt. They will tell you what year any gun was made in for free. Write it on a slip of paper and throw it in the box the gun came in, or somewhere you can find it. NRA Life Member. Like. T.My Colt Custom Comp Serial # is SCGA032*, It comes up in the Colt Registry three times BTW? 1993 Government Model, 1998 Special Combat Government, 1998 Special Combat Govt. Competition Model Anyhow the Special Combat Government two tone Colt at a Pawn Shop with no box paperwork etc. Sounds exactly how I came across mine.. Look Here -->For anymore then the date, you have to buy a Colt Archive letter. Colt serial numbers are often confusing, especially in the late 40's early 50's. Colt ran the early Officer's Model serials in one range from 1908 to 1927, then started a new range from 1930 to 1969. .38 Officer's Models were in one range, and .22LR models were mixed with another.Whether your Colt is a treasured family heirloom or a more recent purchase, a Colt Archive Letter can provide fascinating and valuable information of historical or anecdotal importance. The collectible value of your Colt is often enhanced when it is authenticated in this fashion. Colt Archive Letters can provide descriptive details about custom ...Advertisement Serial killers can also be classified by their organizational and social skills. They can be organized or disorganized (depending on the type of crime scene) and nons...If you go to Colt's serial number lookup page and enter your serial number you should get 1975 manufacture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Thanks. I did go to the Colt site to look it up. The only 38 Super that came up under the serial number is from 1933. Which I know to be incorrect. As I too was expecting the gun is from the mid 70's. 1.1966-1967. US Property marked XM16E1 Colt's and M16A1, both Colt Model 603. There are also a small number of US Air Force M16 Colt's Model 604 found in this serial number range. Serial numbers in this range were not run in order. M16A1’s have been observed with serial numbers as low as 604,505, and XM16E1’s have serial …Aug 23, 2022 · Good afternoon. Could anyone please assist me with deciphering the serial number of a ColtAR15 SP1, (I would like to get some info on the rifle). The serial number is SPSK2680. I have been on the colt website and there is no return on the serial number. If i drop the "SK" out the serial number and check SP2680, I comes back as manufactured in 1965.According to the Biggerhammer site the model with the detachable carry handle Match Target Competition HBAR model MT6700 and MT6700C should have a serial number prefix letters of CCH. What you said you saw have mixed model name and serial prefix of Match Target Match HBAR (fixed carry handle) and the serial prefix CCH …Colt serial lookup dates the Police Positive 10141 to 1906 and 710141 to 1957. The gun has walnut grips and a grooved top site, which leads me to believe it is 1957 model. ... The Colt Verified proof stamp is a tiny "VP" in a triangle that was stamped on the left-front of the trigger guard web, and the final inspection stamp was a single letter ...1 post · Joined 2022. #3 · Jun 10, 2022. Woodsman serial numbers are very confusing. 12345-S, 12345S, and 012345S are all legitimate serial numbers but from different years. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Colt Catalogs: Instruction Sheets: Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number Range: Year: Serial Number Range: 1907: 49500-61499: 1926: 217000-223999 : 1908: 61500-66999: 1927: 224000-227999:Example: CR013435 or LE028524. The lookup feature is imperfect or nonexistent for many models, especially (and confusingly) more modern productions. I guess it's geared towards historical productions, for which it works very well. Call colt and they’ll tell you mfg date off serial number. Be prepared to wait on hold.The leading source for examples of Old Colt Pistols, Revolvers, 1911, M1911, 1911A1, M1911A1, Government Model, National Match, 38 Super, Pocket Auto, Vest Pocket, Model 1905, Detective Special, Bankers Special, New Service, Police Positive and other Colt Firearms. Colt serial number ship dates for Pre 70-Series Guns.Colt Serial number lookup for Pythons Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by [email protected] Nov 27, 2019Serial Number Look-Up. I own a Walther PP manufactured in Ulm/DO in 9mm Kurz. The stamping on the left side is "Made in West Germany". The serial number is 76407A. The proof mark is German Eagle with N below the eagle. Please be kind enough to tell me the history of this fine gun, its location of manufacture the and date it was built.Colt Serial Numbers - What The Caliber Numbers Mean. The second number in the sequence is the code for the caliber of the gun, and these run from the number '4' to the number '9'. The number '4' indicates a caliber between .20 and .32. The number '6' would denote a caliber of .357; there is no number '5' in this caliber ...At the Colt Web Page at Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup, the 6-digit number matches to the 1917 model with a manufacture date of 1919. (It is my assumption that the 3-digit and 4-digit numbers were added during Arsenal or Colt Factory refurbishings.) ... Colt serial numbers ran from about 150,000 to about 305,000. Army service numbers started ...May 23, 2018 · Find out the manufacture date of your Colt firearm by entering its serial number on the Colt website. Join the discussion with other collectors and share your feedback and questions on the Colt Forum.Colt cannot service legacy models older than 10 years, with the exception of most 1911 models and third generation Single Action Army (and New Frontier) models. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Toll Free: 800-962-COLT (2658) Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm EST.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.9266 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Feb 17, 2023. My 8" anaconda is AC200912 made 8/11/21. my 6" anaconda is AC204220 made 9/21/21. i don't see any correlation of the serial scheme that translates to the year of manufacture. Colt is not known for doing that on any model firearm theyve ever made. example. Uberti single actions have a two ...Colt Serial number lookup for Pythons Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by [email protected] Nov 27, 2019Dec 28, 2017 · 766 posts · Joined 2017. #12 · Jun 20, 2018 (Edited) The Colt 1st Generation SAA Serial Number List provides information on Colt revolvers owned by famous lawmen, notorious outlaws, legendary cavalry regiments, historic mining and express companies, and other noteworthy people. To get a free copy, send an email to: [email protected] would be Colt Sporter Lightweight or a 6530. If you look at a preban version, the lower will say "Colt Sporter Lightweight" on the side. CST would be "Colt Sporter Target" or a 6551. MTH would be Match Target HBAR or a 6601. And so on... The serial number prefix on a postban indicates what the lower would have said on it, if it were a preban.There is a data base that lists Colt serial numbers to determine when it was made. The numbers only go up to 1978, and only cover Colt's. Since most military issue 1911's were rebuilt, the fact that the slide is a Colt is no guarantee that the frame is. There is no information on stolen guns available to the public, only to law enforcement.For the first time, colt serial lookup does not show this one. CLW024241 Anyone know it's date. Can't find how to post a photo. Thanks DAZ . Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. P. papulski.I have a Series 70 Colt Commander and a Series 80 Government Model. I can look up the serial number of the Commander on Colt's website and it says it was made in 1972. But when I try to look up the serial number of the Government Model, it says it can't find it. The serial number starts with SS and then 5 numbers. I've tried with the SS and ...Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP Model M, Type III: This gun was manufactured in 1922. It holds 9 rounds, 8 in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber. The .32 ACP round is also known as the 7.65 mm. The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 caliber (or 7.65 mm) was manufactured by Colt in Hartford, Ct from 1903 until 1945.Foreign Service Models: 1) Colt M1911 Canadian Contract: S/N C5400 to C16599 = Sept. to Nov., 1914 ( Only 5000 pistols in this serial number range were shipped to Canada.) Caliber .45 ACP. 2) Colt M1911A1 Canadian Contract: S/N 930,000 to 936,000 = 1943 ( 1,515 military model pistols were shipped to Canada through the Lend-Leased Act from this ...The highest NF current production serial# I've observed is NF211xx. If correct, Colt has manufactured less than 1,200 New Frontier revolvers since reintroduced in 2011. These are high quality fit/finish with removable full length cylinder bushings just like current SAA's.Aug 5, 2020 · Here is the way to get to that particular function. Step 1: Go to Colt's Manufacturing LLC. Step 2: Hover the mouse to “Customer Service”. Step 3: Click “Serial Number Lookup”. Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field.The initial sequence of numbers for the Solid Rib was 70000 to 79999. Skeet Model numbers were 80000 - 89999, and the Trap Model numbers were 88000 to 89000. The special sequences for the Solid Rib were abandoned by 1949 when they were included in the General pump listing. The Trap Model was returned to the general listing by 1954 as the Target ...The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ...May 16, 2022 ... Use HICKOK45 discount code at Widener's check-out and save $15.00 on a $200.00 ammo order. Become a Gong Club member at our Patreon Page: / ...The process has only two steps: Go to the customer portal on Colt’s site. Visit the serial number lookup section, followed by keying the code details. You’ll notice that Colt’s …To authenticate a Fendi serial number, one should look at a bag’s certificate of authenticity. If the number on the bag and the one on the certificate match, that is a sign of auth...I recently obtained a Service Model Ace in good condition for a reasonable price. However, I'm puzzled about the serial number. It's 70G77XXX, which on the Colt website shows to be a "GOVERNMENT MODEL MKIV SERIES 70" made in 1974. I'm aware that some SM Aces were shipped with Series '70 serial numbers instead of the usual SM number ...The 3rd Generation started at 80000SA. About 1978 after 99999SA Colt started using the "SA" prefix. When Colt production of the SAA reached SA99999 the "S" and "A" were split. As a general rule any New Frontier with 4 digits in the serial number is a 2nd Generation. Any New Frontier with 5 digits in the serial number is a 3rd Generation. Best I ...Some newer serial numbers will not show, so you can call Colt and they'll give you a year over the phone. For anything more then the year shipped, you have to buy a Colt Archive letter, price usually around $75.00. Or, post the number here and we can give you a date up into 1985, and possibly later. If you don't want the entire number posted ...May 4, 2023 · A simple search on the internet would’ve saved me the embarrassment, and could save yourself too. Thanks to technology, you can now look up a Colt serial number on the internet. Simply go to Colt’s homepage and hover your mouse to the Customer Services tab. Click on Serial Number Lookup and then enter the serial number seen on your Colt.Colt 1878 Double action. NO. NO. * Any guns above serial number 40300 are considered to be modern under the 1968 Firearms Laws. Colt Model 1878 were manufactured in the following caliber's : 22, 32, 32-20, 38 COLT, 38-40, 44 Russian, 44-40 Frontier, 45 Colt , 450 Boxer, 455 Enfield, 476 Enfield . There were 280 , 1878's in all caliber's ...dakota1911. 23370 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Oct 1, 2007. I would call Colt. They will tell you what year any gun was made in for free. Write it on a slip of paper and throw it in the box the gun came in, or somewhere you can find it. NRA Life Member. Like. T.Serial Number Lookup - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Serial Number Lookup Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database.Colt Forum Community. Gun Collector Lounge. serial number look up. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 7 ...1937. 155000 - 157000. 1938. 157000 - 157800. 1939. 157800 - 159000. 1940. 159000 - 160000. YEAR Approximate Serial Number Range 1905 30000 - 30200 1906 30200 - 34700 1907 34700 - 40800 1908 40800 - 44500 1909 44500 - 48200 1910 48200 - 51500 1911 51500 - 55000 1912 55000 - 61000 1913 61000 - 67000 1914 67000 - 72500 1915 72500 - 74500 1916 ...Few seconds with Google turned up this: SP1 Serials. Anyone know if the late 80s sp1's have 1:7 twist? Edit: Didn't realize your serial was 6 digits not 5 after the SP... Edit 2: Found more info... but you might need to find the model number... have a look here. IIRC all Colt SP1s will have a 1:12.Hi All: Being a new member I was hoping someone could advise where I could find a listing of Delta Elite serial numbers. I have a blued model with serial number DE05551 that I would like to know when it was manufactured. Thanks for your help. That puts year of MFG as 1987. Congrats, mine is from 87 also.Mar 27, 2022 ... Colt derringer matched pair sequential serial numbers at the range 22 short. 1.2K views · 2 years ago ...more ...Serial Number Lookup - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Serial Number Lookup Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database.Hi All: Being a new member I was hoping someone could advise where I could find a listing of Delta Elite serial numbers. I have a blued model with serial number DE05551 that I would like to know when it was manufactured. Thanks for your help. That puts year of MFG as 1987. Congrats, mine is from 87 also.The Colt Serial Number Lookup tool is a valuable resource that can help you identify and authenticate your Colt firearms. In this article, we will explore the importance of identifying Colt firearms by serial number, how to use the Colt Serial Number Lookup tool, the benefits of utilizing this tool, understanding the Colt serial number ...A better option is to look at the second serial number stamped on the inside of the cylinder crane, visible with the cylinder swung out. The serial number appears to be an oddly stamped 132631, with is a 1916 Colt Police Positive Target in .32 Colt.Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Colt Catalogs: Instruction Sheets: Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number Range: Year: Serial Number Range: 1873: 1-199: 1907: 288000-303999: 1874: 200-14999: 1908: 304000-307999: 1875:Use search function with '6520' or 'Colt 6520' and will find a plethora of info. Production numbers, you will likely not find. I agree, your carbine is a model AR6520 AR-15A2 Gov't Carbine law enforcement series, not a LE6920. The 6920 have a grenade launcher notch on the barrel in front of the front sight and it says "Colt's Law Enforcement ...Nothing comes up on Colt’s website and I don’t see a relevant section on proofhouse. The serial number is CJ55308. Model is O4091U. Just trying to get the manufacture date. I appreciate any help on this one. A friend just picked up a commander with serial CJ57797 and the seller told him it was from the early 2000s.AR15_1911. According to my personal notes taken from AR15.com SP1 owners survey way back in 2006, your rifle s/n SP 174XXX was made in early 1983. As for value they usually go high on states with assault rifle bans, pre ban usually goes for over $2K but now that Colt is no longer selling AR to civilians it should be higher.From 1969 to 1980, the year is in the model number by year. For example, a 1976 outboard has a 76 in its model or serial number, such as xxxx76x. To decode motors 1968 and earlier, go to the Bombardier website for your outboard's year. It is easiest to look up the horsepower and year online.764 posts · Joined 2005. #1 · Jan 5, 2022. In May of 2020, I picked up a new Python with the serial number PY00572*. Grabbed another one today, and the SN is PY23043*. Assuming that Colt hasn't made over 200,000 new Pythons in the last 19 months, is the leading "2" in the SN an indicator of CZ's ownership?None. The serial look-up does NOT "look up" your gun. It is a database of serial RANGES correlated to years. To make up a random example, let's say you have serial #57 of Colt model X. The look-up has the info that #50 through #150 were made in 1956, so if you enter #57, it will come back with 1956 for that model. It did not look up your gun.Apr 28, 2024 · To read Colt 1911 serial numbers, look at the serial number located on the frame of the gun. This number can be used to determine the year and model of the Colt 1911. 1. Where is the serial number located on a Colt 1911? The serial number is located on the frame of the gun, typically on the receiver or dust cover. 2.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Your SP1 carbine with the serial number beginning 135XXX was made in 1981. Colt ended production of this model sometime in 1982. For comparision, my SP1 lower is # 33XXX and was made in 1974. Mine was the full size 20" bbl. rifle. The parts were used for different Colt/AR projects.Original MKIV/Serial 70 Colt Serial numbers started with 70GXXXXX and ended with XXXXX70G. Any idea when the change occured? According to the 23rd Blue Book. "70G", "70L", "70S" prefix = 1970-1976. "G70" suffix = 1976-1980.A serial number is just one way to identify a gun. It must also have other identifying information engraved on it, including: Name of the manufacturer. Country of origin. Gun's model designation, if applicable. Gauge or caliber of the firearm. Identifying importer information, including city or state.Leadfoot, Yours is what Mr. Eddie Janus of Peacemaker Specialist refers to as a split serial number with the S and the A on opposite sides of the numbers. Eddie Janus said these are some of the best SAA's Colt's has made of the 3rd generation series. I agree, I own many 3rd gen SAA's and my split serial numbered guns are excellent ones.This '62 Colt Python is a Favorite! The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt's top-of-the-line model. The gun pictured here was made in 1962. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. The Pythons from the 1955-1963 era were all hand made and hand finished (prior .... Good afternoon. Could anyone please assist me with decipherColt cannot service legacy models older than 10 years, with victorio1sw said: This is a proposed corrected correlation for serial numbers and years of manufacture. The largest correction came in 1873, as 3000 known deliveries to the U.S. Government were added. No correction was made in 1874 for the 5000 known deliveries to the U.S. Government, so some tweaking may be required in this year.To read a Colt serial number, start by locating the serial number on your firearm. It is typically located on the frame or receiver of the gun. Then, refer to the Colt serial … Colt Serial number lookup for Pythons Jump to Latest Follow 2K view From 1969 to 1980, the year is in the model number by year. For example, a 1976 outboard has a 76 in its model or serial number, such as xxxx76x. To decode motors 1968 and earlier, go to the Bombardier website for your outboard's year. It is easiest to look up the horsepower and year online. Some newer serial numbers will not show, so you can ...
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