I think that there were several batches of the initial offering. SCS&W III says "approximately 500 manufactured in each of three production runs. PCS0000 was our example." I have PCS08XX. I bought it new in June of 1993. They were kinda pricey then; I paid $895.00 for mine and $39.95 for a third magazine.

I probably should shoot it sooner or later...