1905 4th Change DOB Please

[Mikebiker]

I am waiting on my 7 day waiting period to end to bring this one home but an still curious to the date of manufacture. It is SN 254700. I would call it 98 percent. Sorry for the poor pictures taken at the shop with IPhone.

 

[murphydog]

I don’t have my trusty SCSW handy, but my impression is 1915 to 1916, not too far into the 4th Change era and prior to US direct involvement in WW I. Enjoy!

 

[robertrwalsh]

THE BOOK says that 1915 started with 241704.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

.38 M&P serial number 255737 shipped in October 1916.

 

[glowe]

Why did you cover up the price???

 

[Gun Relics]

.38 M&P serial number 255737 shipped in October 1916.

Does that serial number look right to you?

 

[Mikebiker]

I covered the price by accident. I did cover up the dealers name. The gun was marked 699 but I got it for 575.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Does that serial number look right to you?

Yes it does. Why?

 

[Gun Relics]

Yes it does. Why?

The first digit "2" looks like an overstamp, but I assume they have checked the number on the lug.

 

[LtBob]

I have a SN 284XXX, with letter for date NOV 2017

 

[Wiregrassguy]

I have a SN 284XXX, with letter for date NOV 2017

That one stayed in inventory a lllloooooonnnnnnnggggg time, huh?