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01-18-2016, 11:19 AM
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Year of Manufacture for Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun ?
Greetings, how can I determine the approximate year of manufacture for this gun, SN 1041xx ? thank you
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01-18-2016, 01:15 PM
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I believe it is from 1964. The J frame Kit Gun was introduced in 1960 and is designated by the Model 34-1, as opposed to a Model 34.
Yours should still have the diamond stocks. Those lasted until about 1967.
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01-18-2016, 02:09 PM
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John,
Is the cyl release thumb latch like the top gun or bottom gun?
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01-18-2016, 03:54 PM
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Thank you both, the latch resembles the upper latch above. Pistol is said to be a Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun 'from the early 60s' and wears what I believe are its original checkered grips. thanks for your knowledge transfer.
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01-18-2016, 04:10 PM
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That latch was re-introduced in 1966, so your gun was produced no earlier than that and probably in 1966 based on the serial number.
Enjoy!
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01-18-2016, 04:43 PM
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I don't have any real close SNs on my list, but from bracketing those I do have, I can't disagree with the previous 1966 dating.
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01-18-2016, 05:35 PM
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thanks all.......
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01-18-2016, 08:32 PM
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Yep. The latch clinches it. Not a '64 gun. 
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Model 34-1 serial 173xxx
With box and papers 90-95% can you tell me age and approximate value? Willing to sell!
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01-24-2017, 10:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Active 95b
With box and papers 90-95% can you tell me age and approximate value? Willing to sell!
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Since you are not the original poster, we have to assume you are talking about a completely different gun. Could you provide details and photographs?
It is usually best to start a new thread when introducing a new topic. Just a heads up for the future. 
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