Colt government serial numbers

A1A. 11097 posts · Joined 2005. #5 · Dec 21, 2012. That is indeed where modern Colt revolver serial numbers are; on the frame under the crane opening, facing that on the crane itself and on the inside of the sideplate. P30874 dates to 1981 per the available charts. If you indeed did buy the gun in 1980, that is possible as serial numbers were ...

Colt government serial numbers. 3 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 25, 2023. As we all know, a First Generation Colt SAA will have the serial number in three places, the bottom of the frame, the bottom of the trigger housing, and the bottom of the grip. As we also know, the vast majority of the so called "Artillery" models that were reworked into the configuration by Colt ...

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The number is 97987 indicating a 1969 manufacture date. But I am told that an 'N' in the SN means it is a 1978 year model. The N is below the SN, not in line with it. And, the front and rear sight are nickel. There are no letters parallel to the serial number, but there is an 'N' below the SN. Maybe the N and O stamp here represent something else.The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun.1970. CS003000-CS005280. 1971. 202189-202388. Douglas G. Sheldon Colt's Super .38 - The Production History from 1929 through 1971 Willernie, MN 55090. YEAR Approximate Serial Number SN Range 1929 1-5850 1930 5350-10340 1931 9700-13670 1932 13600-14830 1933 14000-15200 1934 14400-17370 1935 16970-20020 1936 18900-24480 1937 …It has serial number GS 0090** so it is a late-production run example. It has the following features: A2 Upper, with C and M on the right side of the carry handle in front of the rear sight.Jul 14, 2023 · The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun. Colt serial numbers can be challenging to interpret if you lack experience.While these model codes have little effect on firearms performance, they help determine a firearm’s origin and history. We will look at the various methods of how to read colt serial numbers, the suffixes and prefixes, the colt model code, and how to determine the date of …C-Prefix 1911/1911A1. This site is designed for "Collector's" and "Historian's". It is for the study and sharing of knowledge of Colt's Government Model, sometimes referred to as the "Commercial Model" manufactured between 1911 and 1949. Introduced in 1932 the "National Match" Government Model is also included.

The KT series serial number was somewhere in 1990-1991 but was short lived. The PY series serial number started in 1992 and ended in 1993. The PN series serial number started in late 1993 and ended in 1997. The first Python Elite was serial number PN13865 and the last regular production Python Elite was serial PE07104.The serial numbers and quantities listed below are for standard Colt Government Models. Government Model National Match pistols with "C" prefix serial numbers will fall within these ranges. Year: SN Range: Quantity: 1932: C161000-C164800: 3800: 1933: C164800-C174600: 9800: 1934: C174600-C178000: 3400: 1935: C178000-C179800: 1800: 1936: C179800 ...Colt Semiauto Pistols. Colt's MKIV/Series 70 .45cal Government Model with Sequential Serial Numbers. 1921 Views 20 Replies 7 Participants Last post by MaximRecoil, Mar 26, 2015. N. …The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun.When I enter it into the Colt serial number lookup, only one gun comes up (not an saa). Entering the numbers previous and after 6150, a lot of Colts come up including saa, mfg. 1874. ... after adding in the U.S. Government contracts. Your #6150 would be about April-May 1874. The first 12,000 or so Colt SAA's sold to the government are not ...Does anyone know if there is a website that features the serial number ~ dates for Colt Government 380's and/or Mustangs? Save Share. Like. ... Add to quote; Only show this user #2 · Feb 10, 2012. If you have the serial number, just call Colt Customer Service 800-962-2658 . Note: Important message to be posted here soon! …Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action …

Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. Colt ( 800) 962-COLT. Year. Serial Number Range. Pre Ban. Post Ban.Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “-COLT’S- / GOVERNMENT MODEL / -.38 SUPER CALIBER-” and with a Rampant Colt logo. The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” with the serial number. The right side of the slide is marked “-SERIES 80-“. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT ...Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT MARK IV/SERIES ’80 / GOVERNMENT MODEL – 380 AUTO”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The barrel is marked “CAL. 380”.Oct 2, 2011 · 13. Look under the firing pin stop, as I think there may be a partial serial number there. It appears the original serial number may have been defaced, as the surface area around it looks to have been messed with. It may be an early attempt to have the gun re-numbered, but not sure if its an early ATF attempt. The Colt M1911 - Description. The Colt M1911 is a handgun designed for the U.S. Military for use on the battlefield. It is also known as The Colt Government because it was designed for and adopted by the United States Armed forces. It is the first self-loading pistol developed in the United States. The M1911 is magazine-fed, single-action, semi ...Colt Model 6550CC AR-15A2 Government Model (“Factory Camouflage Finish”) Production of these rifles ended in 1990 and thus the entire production run is pre-ban. The highest serial number known to be in the wild is GS0092xx. Number manufactured 9,200 (at least) Posted: 9/5/2023 1:45:46 AM EDT.

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May 3, 2012 · Purchased a new / used Colt 1911 Mk IV Series 70 about a month ago.....got a call from my gun shop yesterday wanting to re-check the serial number on the gun. He said he received a call from the State Police inquiring about the number as they had thought he got it wrong in the paperwork. Seems the gun was made between 81 - 83 and the number ... The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun.Jul 14, 2023 · The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun. Sep 16, 2015 · M. Marlin Winchester Discussion starter. 4 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Sep 16, 2015. I just got a brand new Colt Government Model (Model 01991) and am very happy with it so far. I do have a question concerning the serial number, though. My serial number is 288XXXX and is laser etched on the frame. Any other Government Model I've seen for sale ... 86649 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · Feb 21, 2017. We'll need a lot more information than that to help you, and pictures would be even better. Original Series 70 .45 pistols had serial numbers that either began or ended with various prefixes like 70B, B70, G70, etc. The newer Series 70 reproductions have serial numbers starting with 71B, …

It has an LGC serial prefix which I have been unable to research. I can't seem to find any info on aprox date of manufacture or production numbers. The two mags included are dated 9-03. It is marked as "AR-15 A2 Government Carbine Cal. 223" with Colt Defense Hartford Conn USA above the trigger.9329 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 5, 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.A unique appendix traces the complete serial numbers and year of manufacture of every Colt model. Colt .45 Government Models : Commercial Series : 1912 Through 1970, Including Super .38 and .22 Models, Plus Norwegian and Argentine Copies by Charles W. ClawsonIf it is very important to know exact date, pay them and have the gun lettered. az_colt is correct, the GC prebans were '88-'94, you can letter them for date. These are basically a Colt model 723 ,M16A2 carbine ,non-NFA clone. Light, nearly perfect semi AR carbine in the fixed carry handle genre , IMHO.Serial numbers before 18500 are pre-ban, (Sep 1994). Would guess yours is from 1989 or maybe 1990 at the latest. Colt AR-15 Serial Number List. 68python. Like. T. tom0251 Discussion starter. 20 posts · Joined 2016. #4 · Sep 15, 2018 (Edited) Thanks for the replies. I knew I bought it new several years after I became a Deputy Sheriff.Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer Drilling1571 posts · Joined 2017. #5 · Mar 10, 2022. Colt Serial Number lookup. New guns 2020/21/22 are hit or miss in the system. It’s pretty good overall resource and it’s from the proverbial “Horse’s Mouth”. Like. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread.Feb 8, 2016 · I have a colt AR-15 that I called and checked the serial number and found out the year is 2003. It is marked with the restricted military/government/ law enforcement only on one side and has AR-15 A2 Gov't carbine cal. 223 with a LGC 029xxx serial number. It also has colt defense, Hartford conn USA stamped above the trigger. If you own a Kenmore appliance and are curious about its age, you can easily find out by using the serial number. The serial number on a Kenmore appliance contains important inform...

The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle with a unique serial number system that can be used to identify important information such as its manufacture date and model type. In this article, we explore Colt AR-15 serial numbers by year MH and everything you need to know about them before purchasing or selling a gun.

Check the front sight pin to see if it is a single or double pinned front sight. If a single front sight pin, it is a 90's or later vintage. You can try to run the serial number on the Colt web site or call Colt Customer Service (number listed on the web site as well) Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. Python’s.The Colt M1911 - Description. The Colt M1911 is a handgun designed for the U.S. Military for use on the battlefield. It is also known as The Colt Government because it was designed for and adopted by the United States Armed forces. It is the first self-loading pistol developed in the United States. The M1911 is magazine-fed, single-action, semi ...6581 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Apr 19, 2021. Have a look again at the serial#. I'll bet the serial# prefix is actually CV, If so, it's nothing special. When the stainless Series 80 pistols came out, the serial# prefix was either SS or CV. -Robert. Colt Collectors Association member. SHOOTER13 and Maxcustody.Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. Colt ( 800) 962-COLT. Year. Serial Number Range. Pre Ban. Post Ban.American coins don't have numbers on them indicating how much they're worth. So what's the story? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article. Advertisement Pity the poor penny. T...iOS: Finding time to read is hard, but if you fancy yourself a fan of classic literature, from the likes of Jane Austen, Jules Verne, or Charles Dickens, then Serial Reader’s a cle...Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action …

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86655 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · Apr 4, 2018. C ommercial model. That was Colt's way if separating civilian serial numbers from military contracts. Prior to 1950 the C was actually in front of the serial number, not after it. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better".Feb 21, 2016 · If you have a Series 80 9mm, please post information about the serial number range of your gun and any information you may have about its production date. To get things started, the distributor's invoice to the dealer from whom I purchased my M1991A1 9mm (Model O1992) was dated August of 1998 and the gun's serial number is NN012xx. The "secret source" we use is Colt themselves. Give them a call at their customer service department. FWIW I can say that your pistol was produced somewhere between 1986 and 1989, as my 1986 SS Gov't is #SS22XXX. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing out and why. NOTE: Colt and Ithaca serial numbers based on shipping records. All other pistols based on procurement records. Charles W. Clawson. Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols: Models of 1911 and 1911A1 Third Edition. Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5216. Date Serial Start Serial End Manufacturer Quantity: 1924 700001 710000 Colt 10,000 1937 710001 ... Aug 5, 2020 · 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. Next, you need to hit search to see the result. Among other contraband and other items found in the residence, law enforcement found in Torres-Santiago’s possession over 2,000 bags of fentanyl/heroin packaged for sale, approximately 25 grams of cocaine base, $4,400 in cash, and a Colt .45 caliber handgun, fully loaded with its serial number obliterated.- The serial number is 2700XXX. - The finish is parkerized (I think, not sure) and grips are plastic (definitely not rubber). ... It was a basic Series 80 pistol with less frills than a standard Colt Government Model to enable it to sell at a lower price point, and better compete with the Springfield Armory and Norinco pistols that were ...The rest of the serial number leads me to believe that the actual year of production was probably 1982. Colt 70B serial number places manufacture between 1981 and 1983 In my second article on the current Series 70 (see: Colt’s Series 70 Trigger Put to the Test — Series 70 vs. Series 80 ) I noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked ...The reason this came up is that we have a Colt Government Model with serial number C6250 and has the roll stamp "Marina Argentina" on the right side of the slide. The slide is serial numbered under the firing pin plate but the number does not match the frame. We have been watching the different auction sites for one and did find a …May 25, 2019 · There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. In the case of Colt serial numbers, you have up to 3 available choices to choose from depending on your preference: Serial number lookup Letter of authenticity ; Manual search; Serial Number Lookup ….

What I need to research is the application of the serial numbers. I think I remember that Colt only stamped the serial number under the mainspring housing and the Argentinean government stamped the italicized numbers on the barrel, slides, and frames upon receipt during inspections. I think I read something about discrepancies in the …The slide bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. "VP" and "K" are on the trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" is on the right side of the frame in the early production, forward position. The early three-digit serial number is located on the ...4628 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Feb 14, 2021. I can't find the thread I participated in now, but someone commented on the Government Model in stainless with 72B serial numbers. Something about this stainless steel series being the last with the polished flats on the slide, and that they might be commanding a bit higher price these …If I added a couple of digits (FR16481) I got a Model 01970E from 1995. EDIT: The serial# prefix of FR doesn't mean anything specific to your pistol. It's a standard serial# prefix used by Colt. I would be interested to know if there are more digits to the serial# and if there is a letter E at the end of the serial#-for Enhanced. This is an ...Colt 1911A1 Government Model Serial Number C159001 - Manufactured ca. 1930. Pistol is inscribed on the top of the slide between the front sight and ejection port "B.V. CLARK, UNITED STATES NAVY". Lt. Baylies Voorheis Clark graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Lt. Clark was killed during bombing practice at sea on May 23, 1941.If it is very important to know exact date, pay them and have the gun lettered. az_colt is correct, the GC prebans were '88-'94, you can letter them for date. These are basically a Colt model 723 ,M16A2 carbine ,non-NFA clone. Light, nearly perfect semi AR carbine in the fixed carry handle genre , IMHO.No matter the brand or size of your piano, it has been assigned a serial number. Some companies or models may have the number in different places but each one should have identifyi...It re-appeared in 1967 as part of R.Q. Sutherland’s collection and then in books by his co-author, Colt consultant R.L. Wilson. By the early 1980s, the gun was in the Tennessee collection of ...Buying a used iPhone can save you money (I've never bought a new one). However, buying secondhand comes with its own issues. Before you buy, make sure to check its serial number at... Colt government serial numbers, [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1]