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Old 08-21-2007, 08:00 PM
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I'm looking at an M&P 2" and I'm wondering what the approximate date of manufacture was. The serial number is C354**. Could anyone give me an estimate on when this one rolled out the door? Thanks!
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Hi all,

I'm looking at an M&P 2" and I'm wondering what the approximate date of manufacture was. The serial number is C354**. Could anyone give me an estimate on when this one rolled out the door? Thanks!
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The serial number is C354**. Could anyone give me an estimate on when this one rolled out the door? Thanks!
I would say early 1949. I have C56xxx that lettered to Sep 1949. Is it in good shape?
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****. For me to acquire it (Canadian law) it MUST be pre-1946 manufacture. So much for that piece.

Thanks for the assistance though.
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****. For me to acquire it (Canadian law) it MUST be pre-1946 manufacture. So much for that piece. Roll Eyes

Thanks for the assistance though.
Did not realize that Canadian law was that strict.

BTW, was this a square butt or round butt version? What kind of shape was it in?
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Well, in Canada all handguns with barrels shorter than 106mm (about 4") were prohibited in 1998. If you owned one before that time you were grandfathered and could acquire more. I wasn't old enough to have that status at the time.

One convenient "loophole" in the law is any pre-1946 manufactured prohibited handgun can be handed down from a parent to a sibling. So, I pay for the gun, transfer it to my father, then my father hands it down to me. Not exactly what the law intended (meant to preserve WW1 and WW2 heirlooms) but completely legal.

I've only seen photos of the gun but I would say it was definitely "shooter" grade. I believe it was a round butt (had an ugly rubber grip on it, eww). Not terribly disappointed but I still have to keep looking.

Actually I've come across another M&P, Model of 1905 allegedly, 4" barrel, and NICKEL. Very nice gun and it reminds me of the Model 64 I used to carry while working at Brinks. In fact, this piece IS an ex-Brinks gun from way back! I've asked the seller for the serial number and hopefully it is pre-46. The condition looks to be good though the ejector rod is a bit bent he says, but for the $150 he's asking that's fine by me. It's pre-hardened steel so no +P.
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Snub, if you want a K frame you are pretty much limited to one without a letter prefix or one with a V prefix on the serial number. Hope this info helps in your search.
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Alright, the revolver definitely looks pre-46 as it has the hammer from that era, and the serial number is 6828**. Here's a photo. Am I correct in assuming I'm eligible for this one?

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Yes - this should be about 1940 .

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Am I correct in assuming I'm eligible for this one?
From whsat you have explained about your laws and what I can see in the picture I would say yes.
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