DOB for my M-38?

[canoesmith]

Ser# 918J47

I appreciate the assistance.

 

[Inusuit]

I think your M-38 shipped in 1982. But that's a guess based on assumptions.

 

[canoesmith]

Thanks

I think I found it. J in the 4th position = 1971-1972

Thanks for answering. Cant seem to delete the thread.

 

[haywood]

I think your M-38 shipped in 1982. But that's a guess based on assumptions.

This is my thought also. Is this one of the floating J serial numbers?

 

[JP@AK]

haywood
It is a "floating J" but it is not from 1982. The OP figured it out correctly in Post #3 - 1972.

Here is the rule of thumb to keep these straight:
In the "floating J" years (1971-72) there will be a total of no more than 5 numeric digits. Some will be before the J, some after.
When you get to the 1982-83 period, there will always be 6 numeric digits in the serial number.

 

[haywood]

haywood
It is a "floating J" but it is not from 1982. The OP figured it out correctly in Post #3 - 1972.

Here is the rule of thumb to keep these straight:
In the "floating J" years (1971-72) there will be a total of no more than 5 numeric digits. Some will be before the J, some after.
When you get to the 1982-83 period, there will always be 6 numeric digits in the serial number.

That's a lot for my "CRS" brain to remember.

 

[haywood]

haywood
It is a "floating J" but it is not from 1982. The OP figured it out correctly in Post #3 - 1972.

Here is the rule of thumb to keep these straight:
In the "floating J" years (1971-72) there will be a total of no more than 5 numeric digits. Some will be before the J, some after.
When you get to the 1982-83 period, there will always be 6 numeric digits in the serial number.

I added this to the notes app on my phone. Now I'll have it for sure.