JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO START A DATABASE OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS? Until I saw the consecutive pair thread, the lowest number I had seen was PY0011XX. But, this member has a pair of guns in the PY0010XX range. The highest number I have seen is in the PY0024xx range. Does anyone see different?The serial number I have used with good success appears was provided by the Colt archivist as addressed in the thread "Colt Website Serial Number Manufacture Date Lookup" posted May 23, 2018. It appears what I am getting now may be an updated version which doesn't allow entry of serial number for the lookup.Colt's serial# look-up table is a work in progress. They don't typically include late Model serial#'s. -Robert Colt Collectors Association member. Reactions: sublimert70, John Davis, SHOOTER13 and 1 other person. ... Colt's look-up is years behind. I am not even sure if they still updating those. For Python, just use your phone to scan ...48 posts · Joined 2019. #3 · Jul 26, 2021. Well I guess the first 2500 new Anaconda's will share AC20 xxxx (serial #'s), no matter which barrel is on the revolver. Of course the (SL#) will be different on each revolver. I'm just happy to have found one in the first production run.Serial # K57654 Colt serial # lookup: 1981 Python Serial # K57691 Colt serial # lookup: 1981 Python Here is my question....the 1984 Silhouette sold and advertised at RIA and the info on colt serial # lookup is exactly the same. This is a mistake; right? It's also listed as a Silhouette whereas the others are listed as Python. If you have a ...John. I kept an informal Colt SP1 notes about serial numbers that was discussed in a large AR site survey. 1983 - 1985. 2116XX. 173XXX. 1982. 173XXX. 140XXX. So yours would be made about 1983, a lot of people said that the production of the SP1 model ended in 1982, but they probably made some more from 1983 to 1985.Join Date: May 4, 2001. Posts: 7,478. The Colt Model 1917 has TWO serial numbers. One is the official US Government number on the butt and the other is a Colt factory number on the frame where the crane seats, on the crane, and inside the side plate. Collectors argue WHICH is the "real" number. The Government considered the butt number to be ...Utilizing the Colt Serial Number Lookup Tool is a straightforward process that enables users to retrieve detailed information about Colt firearms. Once a user navigates to the official Colt website, they can locate the Serial Number Lookup Tool in the ‘Support’ or ‘Resources’ section. Inputting the serial number of the Colt firearm of ...Colt First Issue Detective Special revolver, serial number 410592. The easiest way of determine the gun's series is searching for your Colt Detective Special serial number (found on the frame, visible when the cylinder is open) through Colt's website for free. This will give you a manufacture date that can be applied to the following Issues.Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer “Root” Pocket Revolver. Colt Models 1 and 1A Serial #1-384. Colt Model 2 Serial #476-25000. Colt Model 3 Serial #25001-30000. Colt Model 3A and 4 Serial #1-2400. Colt Model 5 Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 5A Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 6 and 6A Serial #8001-11074.2,578 ÷ 36 guns per month = 71.611 months = 5.968 years. Then adding 5.968 years to the beginning of 1994 gives: 1994 + 5.968 years = 1999.968 or in other words, the very end of December 1999 for the manufacture date. Then considering hypothetically, if 40 guns were made per month: 2,578 ÷ 40 guns per month = 64.45 months = 5.371 years.Are you curious about the history or authenticity of a product? Do you want to ensure that the item you’re purchasing is genuine and not counterfeit? If so, then a serial number lo...A Colt AR 15 serial number is a unique identification code assigned to every rifle manufactured by the Colt company. This code contains information about the manufacturing date, batch number, and other details related to the production of that particular rifle. The serial number on an AR 15 can be found on several locations on the …Nov 6, 2022 · Colt Serial Numbers – What The Caliber Numbers Mean. The second number in the sequence is the code for the caliber of the gun, and these run from the number ‘4’ to the number ‘9’. The number ‘4’ indicates a caliber between .20 and .32. The number ‘6’ would denote a caliber of .357; there is no number ‘5’ in this caliber ...18337 posts · Joined 2001. #11 · Oct 6, 2023. K81970 is a 1990 Python, so it's stainless steel. It's possible Colt stopped stamping the "S" on later models. The "S" stamps were to allow positive ID of stainless parts during the time where they'd just stopped producing Royal Coltguard or bright nickel Pythons.1970. 332650C - 336169C. Year Approximate Serial Number Range 1912 C1 - C1900 1913 C1900 - C5400 1914 C5400 - C16600 1915 C16600 - C27600 1916 C27600 - C75000 1917 C75000 - C99000 1918 C99000 - C106000 1919 C106000 - C121000 1920 C121000 - C127000 1921 C127000 - C129000 1922 C129000 - C134000 1923 C134000 - C135000 1924 C135000 - C140000 1925.Now called ArmaLite. They will not give out a list, but will look up on an individual basis. Lower receiver serial numbers DO NOT begin with EA. Essential Arms (337) 945-0185 All are Pre-Ban as they went out of business in 1993. (DPMS bought them prior to the Ban) Call DPMS Lower receiver serial numbers begin with EA. Some or all lowers are cast.Worst they can do is say no. They may refer you to Colt Archives, or perhaps it is an easy look up for them. This model was introduced in January 2019 according to Information I found online. I have one (great carry piece!) with a serial number about 4500 higher than yours that dates to June of 2021.Colt - Colt's Manufacturing P.O. Box 1868 Hartford, CT 06144 (203)-236-6311 "Randy" All "Match Target" rifles are Post-ban. Colt actually has serial number cutoffs, these are the last Pre-ban numbers in each ... Jumbled serial numbers, call to get the history of suspect receivers. Olympic - Olympic Arms 620 Old Pacific Hwy. Olympia ...17689 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Feb 15, 2014. Colt has recently added a great feature, allowing you to look up your Colt firearm by entering the serial number. One can only hope SIG follows suit! Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. Like.Oct 4, 2023 · 18337 posts · Joined 2001. #11 · Oct 6, 2023. K81970 is a 1990 Python, so it's stainless steel. It's possible Colt stopped stamping the "S" on later models. The "S" stamps were to allow positive ID of stainless parts during the time where they'd just stopped producing Royal Coltguard or bright nickel Pythons.If the original box that your revolver came in is black cardboard and features Samuel Colt's portrait and signature on the label, then your revolver is the second generation "F" series. If you have an 1851 Navy revolver with a serial number from 4201 to 25099 or a Dragoon numbered 20901 to 25099, then they are "C" Series models.Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number (1903 .32ACP) Serial Number (1908 .380 ACP) Year : Type:Colt Model 1908 .380 ACP Serial Number 15. Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army - 1924 Transition Model. Colt Pre-Detective Special .38 Factory Engraved with Mother of Pearl Stocks. Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP U.S. Property marked British Lend-Lease. Colonel Samuel Colt Medallion Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of his birth (1814 - 1914).Total rifles produced: 27,189 - serial numbers from CR1000 - CR28189 from March 1973 - July 1984. 4 variants - Short action (22-250, 243 & 308) - Medium action (25-06, 270 & 30-06) - Magnum action (7mm, 300 Win, 300 Wby & 375 H&H) - Safari magnum in 458 Win only. ... Here is the web address to the Colt serial number lookup but be aware it only ...Step 1: Serial Number Lookup. Your weapon variety will have various markings on specific sections, which can help you with your search. Colt model manufacturers come to your aid with this method. You can visit their official website for professional help. For the steps, revisit 'The Fast Colt Serial number lookup method.Precision, Power, and Performance Redefined. Unleash the Next Era of Shooting Excellence with the Blued Python!Hi, I recently acquired a Colt Combat Commander serial number CJ53xxx, How can I look up the date of manufacture? I tried the Colt site but the serial number wasn't found. Thanks!There is a matching set of numbers all over on the release, crane, and frame. Under the left grip there is a K and an 8. On the bottom of the barrel appears to be a backwards p and a K. The other places one would expect to see RAC and year markings appear to have been pitted. MAR 5 95 patent dates etc on the barrel.Colt 6920 LE AR-15 Serial Number Databasr. I recently acquired a Colt M4 AR-15 and would like to know the approximate year of manufacture. I tried the serial number look up on the Colt website but no joy. It is an LE model without any words that say "restricted". The serial number is LE5036XX.I recorded a new production Colt SAA (4-3/4 inch Barrel, .45 Colt, Color Case Hardened & Blue) in February 2014 with serial number S73549A. From the serial number data I have it appears that recent annual production quantities are in the range of 2,700 revolvers annually (225 per calendar month) for the years 2011, 2012 & 2013. J.D. Press9329 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 6, 2012. 3rd Generation Colt Dates of Manufacturing Updated to 2012. First of year serial Numbers. 1976 80000SA. 1977 82000SA. 1978 90500SA - 99999SA - SA01001. 1979 SA13000.Good afternoon. Could anyone please assist me with deciphering the serial number of a ColtAR15 SP1, (I would like to get some info on the rifle). The serial number is SPSK2680. I have been on the colt website and there is no return on the serial number. If i drop the "SK" out the serial number and check SP2680, I comes back as manufactured …The "Blue Book Pocket Guide for Colt Dates of Manufacture" (Blue Book Publications, 2008) gives Python serial numbers up until 1998. It also gives specific information on some of the "specials" like Silhouette, Double Diamond, Hunter, Ultimate, Elite and Ten Pointer.The Colt AR-15 serial numbers have always been a topic of interest among gun enthusiasts and collectors. The serial number is an essential part of identifying the firearm's origin, age, and other relevant information. ... For newer models manufactured since 2019/2020: look just above/below magwell area right-hand side along lower …The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ...For the first time, colt serial lookup does not show this one. CLW024241 Anyone know it's date. Can't find how to post a photo. Thanks DAZ . Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. P. papulski.Learn how to locate, decipher, and interpret Colt serial numbers for verification and historical research. Find out the importance, system, and resources of Colt serial numbers for Colt firearms enthusiasts and collectors.Colt AR15 Serial Number under 010 - Some have No logo - Tool Room Guns with distinctive tool marks on receiver. There are at least 3 guns serial number #0004 attributed to Colt. Not to be confused with Armalite SN: 0004. Colt AR15 Model 01 - SN: 000,1xx: Usually has green painted bakelite furniture. Through.Colt Double Action Revolvers top. 1877 Lightning 1878 Frontier 1889 Navy 1892, 94, 95, 96, 1901, 03, New Army & Navy Models 1905 Marine Corps Army Special & Officer's Model Bankers Special Camp Perry Model Cobra, Aircrewman, Courier & Agent Commando Detective Special DiamondbackColt Serial Number look-up. Jump to Latest Follow 41 - 46 of 46 Posts. 1 2 3. W. Wildoats · Registered. Joined Jun 14, 2010 · 1 Posts #41 · May 23, 2013. Only show this user. Hi All, I have two gold cups, newer models, although one is a 70 series. ...Colt Junior & Colt Automatic .25 Serial Number Ship Dates. Below are some solutions to read the numbers along with interesting information about Colt serial dates and regulations. Thanks to the advance of technology, now you are able to look up Colt serial number on the Internet.Original MKIV/Serial 70 Colt Serial numbers started with 70GXXXXX and ended with XXXXX70G. Any idea when the change occured? According to the 23rd Blue Book. "70G", "70L", "70S" prefix = 1970-1976. "G70" suffix = 1976-1980.U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture. U.S. MILITARY DATES OF MANUFACTURE. U.S. Military M1911 & M1911A1 Pistol: (all manufactures):Covering numbers: 1 - 2693613. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.2468 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Jan 12, 2013. The date lookup on Colt's website leaves a lot to be desired.I have found it effective about 50% of the time.It seems to work better with the older guns.I don't know if it's intentional or just hasn't been updated in a while.:bang_wall *. Daryl.The Colt serial number lookup on their website is a joke. The rear sight is a Bomar clone and not a real Bomar since that company went out of business quite a few years back. Hence it has Colt stamped on the left side. Here’s mine bought in late 2021. It has the same Colt marking on the left side of the rear sight. I still haven’t shot it yet.1911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.The serial number "PY23043" would normally mean that 23043 were made, if numbering started at 00000, not "over 200,000" as you stated in your question. Please note the asterisk at the end of the numbers. This is actually a digit which I have withheld, so as not to reveal the full serial number of the guns.1937. 155000 - 157000. 1938. 157000 - 157800. 1939. 157800 - 159000. 1940. 159000 - 160000. YEAR Approximate Serial Number Range 1905 30000 - 30200 1906 30200 - 34700 1907 34700 - 40800 1908 40800 - 44500 1909 44500 - 48200 1910 48200 - 51500 1911 51500 - 55000 1912 55000 - 61000 1913 61000 - 67000 1914 67000 - 72500 1915 72500 - 74500 1916 ...Contributing author for the "Rampant Colt" (Colt Collector's Magazine). Because we have written over 2500 letters of authentication since the late 1970's there may be a good chance that we have written a letter about the revolver in question. In this event, we are currently offering complimentary consultations for proposed buyers- Give ...Colt also introduced the less expensive Challenger model, which came equipped with fixed sights and featured a magazine release near bottom aft side of the grip. Special versions were made for the United States Marine Corps (100 Match Target Models and 2500 Sport Models); United States Air Force (925 Target Models) and 75 Match Target Models ...After that period the two gunsmiths burned out and Pythons were moved to standard production, albeit with higher standards then normal production models. The serial number will stamped on the frame, opposite on the crane, and inside the sideplate. The first production of the Python started in 1955 at serial #1. 1956 started at serial number 300.1919 to 306000 1927 to 401181 1950 to 403406. 1920 to 306800 1928 to 401591 1951 to 403657. 1921 to 344100 1929 to 402006 1952 to 403749. 1922 to 344200 1930 to 402331 1953 to 403923. 1923 to 344215 1931 to 402464 1954 to 404088. 1932 to 402535 1955 to 404174. 1933 to 402551 1956 to 404216. 1934 to 402554 1957 to 404371.The highest NF current production serial# I've observed is NF211xx. If correct, Colt has manufactured less than 1,200 New Frontier revolvers since reintroduced in 2011. These are high quality fit/finish with removable full length cylinder bushings just like current SAA's.We’re all familiar with Microsoft’s IDM, Internet Download Manager, and that it’s a download manager for shareware. The tool is used for managing and scheduling downloads, and it r...Find out the manufacture date of your Colt firearm by entering its serial number on the Colt website. Join the discussion with other collectors and share your feedback and questions on the Colt Forum.Serial Number Lookup - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Serial Number Lookup Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation.Greetings. I just purchased an 1881 Colt SAA and on the back of the cylinder are the letters "B" or "I" (could be a one). Serial numbers 67619 on the frame. Serial number 221724 on trigger guard and butt. Number 44 on the bottom of the barrel close to the cylinder pin. Three line patent with no...Unique serial numbers were not required of manufacturers before the Gun Control Act of 1968. Starting then, Colt , and many manufacturers, added letter prefixes and suffixes in the serial number mix to accomplish uniqueness. The D frames of that time were assigned a D prefix by Colt and that appears in the charts based on their records.Use search function with '6520' or 'Colt 6520' and will find a plethora of info. Production numbers, you will likely not find. I agree, your carbine is a model AR6520 AR-15A2 Gov't Carbine law enforcement series, not a LE6920. The 6920 have a grenade launcher notch on the barrel in front of the front sight and it says "Colt's Law Enforcement ...The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP is one of the more interesting early Colt semi-automatic variations for Colt collectors due to Colt's method of assigning serial numbers for this model. Beginning in 1903, the first gun manufactured for commercial shipment was number 19999 and the numbering continued in descending order (19999, 19998 ...Original MKIV/Serial 70 Colt Serial numbers started with 70GXXXXX and ended with XXXXX70G. Any idea when the change occured? According to the 23rd Blue Book. "70G", "70L", "70S" prefix = 1970-1976. "G70" suffix = 1976-1980.Re: Anyone have Trooper MK III Serial Number Dates Welcome to the forum. Within this sticky post at the top of the topic DOB Sticky Post is a link to Proofhouse, a website with Colt serial number listings to 1978, and other links to DA and specifically Python listings to 1985. That is the latest/last published data.Frontier Scout .22 Revolvers Q Model: Year: Serial Number: 1957: 1000 Q: 1958: 5400 Q - 16520 Q: 1958: 16251F: 1959: 48800F: 1960: 106000F: 1961: 131000F: 1962 ...1911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.Learn how to decode the 10-digit serial number of the Colt 1911 pistol, which can tell you the year, month, and model of manufacture. Find out how to use the serial number to check if your firearm has been stolen or registered with the ATF.All you have to do though is call Colt's CS at 1-800-962-COLT and they'll give you the exact year of manufacture. They probably won't be back until Monday however. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing out and why.Colt Serial Numbers – What The Caliber Numbers Mean. The second number in the sequence is the code for the caliber of the gun, and these run from the number ‘4’ to the number ‘9’. The number ‘4’ indicates a caliber between .20 and .32. The number ‘6’ would denote a caliber of .357; there is no number ‘5’ in this caliber ...Limited or No Production. SM3725-SM13803 (End of Production) 1946. Limited or No Production. 1947. 10790-10935. *Ship Dates are not in sequential order. A Colt Archive letter would be required to confirm. Year Colt Ace Serial Number Range Colt Service Model Ace Serial Number Range 1931 1 1932 4000 1933 4400 1934 4972 1935 5950 SM1 1936 6150 ...Find out the manufacture date of your Colt firearm by entering its serial number on the Colt website. Join the discussion with other collectors and share your feedback and questions on the Colt Forum.. Colt Python owners can identify the general date John. I kept an informal Colt SP1 notes about serial numbers Nothing comes up on Colt's website and I don't see a relevant section on proofhouse. The serial number is CJ55308. Model is O4091U. Just trying to get the manufacture date. I appreciate any help on this one. A friend just picked up a commander with serial CJ57797 and the seller told him it was from the early 2000s.2,578 ÷ 36 guns per month = 71.611 months = 5.968 years. Then adding 5.968 years to the beginning of 1994 gives: 1994 + 5.968 years = 1999.968 or in other words, the very end of December 1999 for the manufacture date. Then considering hypothetically, if 40 guns were made per month: 2,578 ÷ 40 guns per month = 64.45 months = 5.371 years. This '62 Colt Python is a Favorite! The Colt Pyth What year was my equipment built? Solution. The 5th character of our 11 character product serial numbers will indicate the last number of the year that it was manufactured. Example: Serial Number = 1B06 4 H10491. Since 5th character in the example is a 4, the year of manufacture would be a year ending in 4. 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