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Old 06-28-2012, 09:55 PM
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Howdy all!
My first post!
Today I bought a really sweet Nickled Chief Model 36!
The S/N is ABW7XXX
Can anyone please give me an idea of the date of manufacture?
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It looks like sometime in mid 1983.
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Thanks Mike
What a quick response!
I really appreciate the help!
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