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com', 1960. Discussion Starter·#1 ·Oct 29, 2007 Only show this user My gun book says that Diamondbacks were made up to 1987, but proofhouse lists no serial numbers past. Where is the serial number on a Colt m4? The serial. Each series lasted years, and so a 1908 Series gun which as Proofhouse states are . G. Total production with the DER suffix was 48,201Like. Guns that passed Devos-Sera's inspection were then required to pay a royalty fee to Colt of 10 francs for each gun that passed through the Liege proof house. Model 65. Nope, Colt is very protective of their archives, and doesn't allow just anyone access to the records. I have an 1860 Army that I got used approximately 1978-1979 IIRC. ColtPython Model : Year: Serial Number: 1955: 1: 1956: 300: 1957: 1650: 1958: 5550: 1959: 7050: 1960: 9100: 1961: 13100: 1962: 18800: 1963: 24800: 1964: 30800: 1965. Game Changer by James Tarr. It states that the Agent was first introduced in 1955. If they refused to pay the royalty, Monsieur Devos-Sera, could legally confiscate the revolver, leaving the. Ut was a smaller revolver than the . 1877 Lightning 1878 Frontier 1889 Navy 1892, 94, 95, 96, 1901, 03, New Army & Navy Models 1905 Marine Corps Army Special & Officer's Model Bankers Special Camp Perry Model Cobra, Aircrewman, Courier & Agent Commando Detective Special DiamondbackHolster or Texas Paterson No. I don't know about the online database, but when I called them with the S/N of a Colt pre-ban AR-15, they were able to tell me the month and year it was built. Option 1: You call Colt on their 800 number and ask when it was made. 38, . It evolved from the New Police revolver. In other words, according to Proofhouse at least, this gun inthe ad should not exist. This can be a most difficult question to answer. Browning Serial Numbers. I even checked Colt. Model 53. Thanks morecolts, A1A & Buckspen for your info. Model 53. While chrome plating your firearm isn. Model 1894 (Mod 94) Model 1895. It is also listed in Proofhouse under Frontier Scout and Peacemaker 22 Revolvers and dates to 1973 according to that. W. 1973 started at G67451. Looking at proofhouse. 5” Barrel, All Original. I just determined that (apparently) I have a 1955 colt agent(IF proofhouse. ProofHouse. Aimsworth Colt M1873 S. Model 65. Model 1886. On the other hand, that's only 23,000+ guns in 16+ years if the numbers ran consecutively. 1 0 0. Inspectors Markings. The serial number should be in sequential order, starting with the number “1. Gun Room by Garry James. Combat Commander : Year: Serial Number: 1949: 001-0065: 1950: 66LW: 1951: 6000LW: 1952: 20300LW: 1953: 30100LW: 1954: 32200LW: 1955: 34900LW: 1956: 37200LW: 1957. A. PISTOL M/1914" and came to be popularly known as the "Kongsberg Colten" or "Kongsberg Colt" due to its place of manufacture. B. diamonback68 · #4 · Jan 19, 2005. Feel the Rush! by Tom Beckstrand. Colt Double Action Revolvers top. com Browning Serial Numbers Colt Serial Numbers Gun Codes and MarkingsMy experience w/ Colt Customer Service, regarding DOB, of my recently acquired Combat Commander, was not very helpful IMHO. The leading "0" is confusing:bang_wall:. com. Payment Methods: Cash, Check, USPS Money Order. Semi-Auto 32. It's serial number range is 2029XX. 45 Revolvers 1873-1874. 25 m/m AUT. Double Auto. Back to proofhouse. 580xx-LW Found her at a local gun show Saturday, super clean, gonna add it to my collection now at 7 CLWC's. I knew Proofhouse would not work as this is a 1990's gun. Fairfax Lt. Gun Codes and Markings. The serial number is located on the left side of the slide on a small white or black tag. Quick Reaction by Brad Fitzpatrick. com. Your gun isn't in exceptional condition, but it's still "nice". 38, meaning a smaller diameter cylinder. I ended up shelling out $15 for them to send a letter with S/N and build date. Mod 1955 380. PROOF MARKS AUSTRIAN PROOF MARKS PrOOF mark CirCa PrOOF hOuse tYPe OF PrOOF and gunLike. Gun Codes and Markings. . I have seen information that can date it as early as 1971 and as late as 1978. ) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer Drilling Colt - Sauer Bolt Action Rifle Colt - Sharps Sporting Rifle Colt AR-15 Sporter Colt'57 Bolt Action Rifle Coltsman Bolt Action Rifle Colteer 1-22 Bolt Action Rifle Colteer, Stagecoach & Courier . Rare. NIB- Early Tan and brown Clamshell flip top box numbered. Model 1862 Police Pocket Pistol of Navy Caliber. Von der Goltz , Jan 4, 2023. Please refer to the References section in this text for proof mark source information. Browning Serial Numbers. Model 55. Andrew A. AAH. Model 55. United States Military Small Arms Inspectors Markings. Colt75 · #4 · Mar 12, 2010 (Edited) Got an issue of the Blue Book of Gun Values that is a few years old. The pistol was formally designated as "11. Colt's Manufacturing LLCModel 1885 Single Shot. 5. ”. Model 1877 Lightning : Year: Serial Number: 1877: 1: 1878: 3000: 1879: 13500: 1880: 19000: 1881: 28000: 1882: 34000: 1883: 40000: 1884: 48000: 1885: 51500: 1886. Officers Model : Year: Serial Number: 1930: 1: 1931: 5900: 1932: 6700: 1933: 7300: 1934: 8700: 1935: 9200: 1936: 15000: 1937: 16000: 1938: 18000: 1939: 21000: 1940. 31 Caliber. 45 Revolvers 1873-1874 AAH Andrew A. . Looking at proofhouse. com chart, I believe my Colt is from 1970 - 1972 (70BS01001 - 70BS06501). I was trying to find the date of my Colt MK IV . Editorial by Eric R. Outwardly, there proved little difference between the Norwegian offering and the American (or Belgian for that matter) M1911. com. Guess I'm waiting on hold tomorrow for customer service. Model 1855 Sidehammer . Its products are marketed and sold mainly under the Colt, CZ (Česká. Colt Serial Numbers. . Replies: 26. I have a Combat Commander, w/ a 70BS30xx. 41. Trombone Pump 22. NIB- Early Tan and brown Clamshell flip top box numbered. 38 S&W but with a flat nosed bullet. Harwood Cdr. O. Anyone have any idea of what year RR265XX would be? I'm assuming early 90's. Colt Model 1896 US Army 38 Long Colt revolver. Poole. The most significant benefit of hard chrome plating a gun is that doing so dramatically improves the firearm’s corrosion resistance. First, identifying a Colt revolver can be frustrating because beginning in 1840 Colt always started each new model at serial number "1", and progressed upward until the model was discontinued, OR until the mid-1960's when the serial number system changed to meet Federal law. Model 1886. A. Colt38 Discussion starter · #3 · Jan 18, 2005. Check how old your guns are ProofHouse. Dec 10, 2018 #1/10 I'm trying to. The Kingdom of Norway also conducted pistol trials during this time. 2. This gun was manufactured in 1972 according to Proofhouse. 1974 started at G88151. Also, the Colt Aircrewman Special was made in 1951 with an aluminum frame and cylinder -- most were destroyed with an estimated 25 surviving. Very early production serial number 7012 with the “O” Cipher stamped on the frame below the serial supposedly to indicate first few thousand produced. +1. Colt started the second generation Navy at Serial number 4201. BPR 22. Playing the. If Proofhouse is to be believed Proofhouse>>Colt Double Action Revolvers>>Officers Model (why would you look under Trooper?) IF the OMM was manufactured '53 - '69, serial numbers don't even make it much above 88XXX. dakota1911 · #11 · Aug 22, 2010. Buckminister Sample Carbines 1860 ABB A. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U. com chart, I believe my Colt is from 1970 - 1972 (70BS01001 - 70BS06501). A. 28 Caliber. Save. A. Views: 679. House Brand Conversion. Guns are sensitive and can rust quickly in the right conditions. Inspector. , USN 1823-1843 AC Alexander. since the gun was proofed in a national proof house after original manufacture and again when the gun was exported to a different country as a military acquisition. 1973 seems to be the concensus. I also just picked up a 1968 Agent,which according to proofhouse is from 1968. S. 44-40 Winchester caliber instead of . Model 1855 Sidehammer . S. RickB · #2 · Apr 10, 2009. Browning Serial Numbers. Model 1849 Pocket. The Colt Frontier or Frontier Six-Shooter was a Colt's 1873 "Model P" type revolver manufactured in . Blackington Starr & Colt M1860 Revolvers 1860-1862 ABF Arctiibald B. Winchester Serial Numbers. Mod 1971 380. These Lord Deringers have the DER suffix. Gunbroker sales often list serial numbers. The . House Brand Conversion. Model 64. 22 Short, 2. Model 1892. Thanks! Since I didn't find the serial number range for my Trooper Mark III, when would my gun have been made, with a serial number of #2194xU? Reply. , USN Ames Flask 1818-1846 AAJ Unknown M1903 Rifles 1930 AAW A. Model 1886. The finish on the metal and wood of both derringers are all original and are in. Model 1849 Pocket London. . High Power. , USN Ames Flask 1818. Rifles - Rimfire. The leading "0" is confusing:bang_wall:. ProofHouse. Very early production serial number 7012 with the “O” Cipher stamped on the frame below the serial supposedly to indicate first few thousand produced. com. Model 1892. The designations 1903 and 1908 are two different series of Colt guns, in this case both hammerless. Based on your reference 'Proofhouse. New House . United States Military Small Arms Inspectors Markings. My experience w/ Colt Customer Service, regarding DOB, of my recently acquired Combat Commander, was not very helpful IMHO. More in the August 2023 Issue. Aimsworth Colt M1873 S. Start your own database and in a few years you will be a master. The infringing gun maker had no recourse but to comply with Colt’s demands. com has all 5 digit numbers after the 70BS prefix. Reader Blowback. The only thing I have in hard chrome is a TALO Ruger LCP with hard chrome slide. Army Special & Officer's Model : Year: Serial Number: 1908: 291000: 1909: 305500: 1910: 316000: 1911: 326000: 1912: 337500: 1913: 350000: 1914: 360500: 1915: 379000. Option 2: A massive amount of research. WWII German Ordnance Codes. The last person I know of that was given access was RL Wilson when he was writing "Colt: An American Legend", and in that case, Colt themselves considered it to be an "official" history of Colt production. Rifles & Glass by Tom Beckstrand. 380. Model 1892. 380s could have many different dates of production. 38 Colt New Police was essentially the . Gun Codes and Markings.