John Deere
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Are there any online sources I can use to check a serial number on a Model 1917 S&W (in particular a five digit that starts with 66,xxx)? Thanks again for all the help, guys!
JD
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Serial Numbers on 1917 S&Ws
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John Deere
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Are there any online sources I can use to check a serial number on a Model 1917 S&W (in particular a five digit that starts with 66,xxx)? Thanks again for all the help, guys!
JD
JD
Deacon KC
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JD, you're at THE best place for that kind of info!
cgt4570
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Rough guestimation of DOB would be right at late spring to early summer of 1918. 42,xxx is reported to be from April 1918 according to SCSW #3.
There used to be a 'Springfield Research Service' where some (a very few?) could be found by serial # in the US Government records. I Don't think that service is up and running any more.
Chris
There used to be a 'Springfield Research Service' where some (a very few?) could be found by serial # in the US Government records. I Don't think that service is up and running any more.
Chris
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John Deere
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Thanks!
JD
JD
Hi John, If you go to armscollectors.com and scroll down until the left hand of the page shows "Manufacture Dates", you can check the YEAR of manufacture for several different firearms. I guess indepth info would have to come from a factory letter (there is a form available online). Hope this helps. Ray
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John Deere
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Thanks for the info, Ray!
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