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Old 02-19-2021, 08:41 PM
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Hi all, I have a pre model 18, 4 inch.22 LR. serial number on butt is K161620. Adjustable sights pined front sights (double pins), marcas on right side.
I was hoping to find out it’s manufacture date. Thanks for any help. Snubshooter
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Most likely, 1951.
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It was made in 1952. Pictures?
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THANKS, from the font, I thought it would be the 40s. I am attempting to attach pics. Snubshooter
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I thought it would be the 40s.
It would have to have been from the very late 1940s, but yes, K prefix guns started production in late 1946. However, they did not reach six digits until 1950.
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The K-22 Combat Masterpiece didn't start production until 1949.
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K1619xx, a K22 CM, shipped 12/1952.
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