18334 posts · Joined 2001. #18 · Jan 31, 2015. As always with Colt, it's difficult to say for sure how many of any model were produced, since Colt very seldom releases production numbers. If you had access to a Mark V serial number data base you could at least make a guess as to how many were made. I don't know of a Mark V-only serial number ...So, took some time today to put it in an Excel spreadsheet for your use. Here's the result for the current thread (Reported is the date the person said they bought the Python or answered the thread; Tag is the date from the QR tag on the Python). 2020 Python Serial Number. Date Type. Date.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 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 ...The 12 month average price is $1,740.32 new and $1,568.13 used. The new value of a COLT 1911 pistol has risen $317.35 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,903.79 . The used value of a COLT 1911 pistol has risen $164.54 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,641.29 . The demand of new COLT 1911 pistol's has risen 37 units ...Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Colt Catalogs: Instruction Sheets: Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number Range: Year: Serial Number Range: 1873: 1-199: 1907: 288000-303999: 1874: 200-14999: 1908: 304000-307999: 1875:Precision, Power, and Performance Redefined. Unleash the Next Era of Shooting Excellence with the Blued Python!Dennis S Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2020. #1 · Apr 30, 2020. I see a serial number on a Combat Commander that starts with an "A". A70SC56XXX The Colt serial number search won't accept the A, but the rest of the number brings up a 1977 mfg. date. I can't find anything on what the "A" before the serial means.Purchased a new / used Colt 1911 Mk IV Series 70 about a month ago.....got a call from my gun shop yesterday wanting to re-check the serial number on the gun. He said he received a call from the State Police inquiring about the number as they had thought he got it wrong in the paperwork. Seems the gun was made between 81 - 83 and the number ...Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Ace .22 Ace Service .22 Challenger, Huntsman & Targetsman .22 Combat Commander Gold Cup N.M. .38 Gold Cup N.M. .45 Junior Colt .22 Junior Colt .25 Junior Colt .22, .25 & Colt Auto Cal.25 from 1970 Kit .38 Special (.38 Special Caliber) Kit .38 Special (.45 ACP) Kit Conversion .45 - .22 Kit Conversion .22 - .45 ...The CR serial number prefix does not mean it's an Expanse lower end model, there are also Expanse model CE1000 and CE2000 that have the LE prefix serial numbers. The best way to tell is like another …Sigma series – The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun. SW99 – The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the pistol. The Serial contains letter prefixes and numbers which are significant in outlining the manufacturing date. We have reviewed the numbers by the year of issue.I have a F suffix Frontier Scout with factory wood stocks, serial number 129348F, that letters as being shipped on June 14, 1960. So November 1960 would seem to be a reasonable sale date for your revolver. I would give your gun a value of $500 to $600 in the condition you describe. Maybe $100 more if it has wood stocks.57 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Jul 17, 2008 (Edited) I've found sources online for Colt serial numbers for the standard Government model, but now i'm shopping for an old Commander and was wondering if anybody had a source for a list of numbers and year dates. Specifically, i'm looking for a 1977 Commander. Any help would be appreciated.Combat Elite Family, Pistols. COMBAT ELITE COMMANDER (9MM) $ 1,399.00. Combat Elite Family, Pistols. COMBAT ELITE GOVERNMENT (9MM) $ 1,399.00. Combat Elite Family, Pistols. COMBAT ELITE GOVERNMENT (45 ACP) $ 1,399.00.Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. Colt ( 800) 962-COLT. Year. Serial Number Range. Pre Ban. Post Ban.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...New New Frontier Serial Numbers - Update 8/2/23. Update - It was in September 2022 that I last posted my spreadsheet on the NF prefix New Frontier serial numbers. The total count in the sheet has increased from 215 to 231. If anyone has one of these NF prefix models that is not in the list, I would be interested if you could PM me …This Thunderer looks like it has seen some use in the last 140 years, but retains serial-matching parts, a decent bore for its age and strong mechanics. This would be a great addition to a Colt collection. Please see our photos and good luck! Colt Model 1877 Thunderer .41 Double Action Revolver, MFD 1880 AntiqueAR15_1911. This is the current "Carbine" markings of the model CR6920 which started sometime around 2020 more or less. Don't worry about the other markings of letter "C" and Colt cage code of "13629" they will be on other parts but the factory had not been consistent if they mark them or not.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 ...Colt AR-15 serial numbers are essential for identifying and tracking firearms during manufacturing, distribution, sales, or in case of loss or theft. Colt started using a unique serialization system from July 1st, 1969 onwards. The structure of the serial number uses seven digits where the first two represent the year while remaining five ...Scott Gahimer furnishes serial number and shipping information for M1911, M1911A1, Colt Government Model pistols.Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer Drilling Colt - Sauer Bolt Action Rifle Colt - Sharps Sporting Rifle Colt AR-15 Sporter Colt'57 Bolt Action Rifle Coltsman Bolt Action Rifle Colteer 1-22 Bolt Action Rifle Colteer, Stagecoach & Courier .22 Rifles Franklin Military ...Step 1: Go to Colt's Manufacturing LLC. Step 2: Hover the mouse to “Customer Service”. Step 3: Click “Serial Number Lookup”. Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field. Next, you need to hit search to see the result.From 2014-2018, I was the Firearms Specialist for the NRA Museums. This was filmed while I worked in that capacity.From the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, Firearms Specialist …Serial Number Tables and Photos of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 caliber (or 7.65 mm) pistol that was made by Colt in Hartford, Ct from 1903 until 1945.Here is the way to get to that particular function. Step 1: Go to Colt's Manufacturing LLC. Step 2: Hover the mouse to "Customer Service". Step 3: Click "Serial Number Lookup". Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field.111 posts · Joined 2010. #22 · Dec 21, 2021. I have 6 or 8 Pythons, and don't recall any of the serial numbers affecting value much. Some will pay more for a "birth year" gun, where the serial number ends with the buyer birth year. What does seem to matter, in general, is year built, and, in some cases, changes in the design.Originally Posted by emt370. Looking at mine, I'm fairly certain it's a zero. I'd call Colt though just to be sure. I agree. The spacing seems a little farther off the E in LE and more properly spaced with the rest of the serial #. Also the "O" or "zero" seems a little enlongated in comarison to the lettering in the rest of the roll mark, for ...The serial number is typically in a combination of letters and numbers. 6. Is there a specific location on the Colt website to use the serial number lookup tool? Yes, visit Colt's official website and look for the serial number lookup tool in the customer service section. 7. Can I contact Colt directly to find out the year of manufacture?I recently obtained a Service Model Ace in good condition for a reasonable price. However, I'm puzzled about the serial number. It's 70G77XXX, which on the Colt website shows to be a "GOVERNMENT MODEL MKIV SERIES 70" made in 1974. I'm aware that some SM Aces were shipped with Series '70 serial numbers instead of the usual SM number ...Colt serial number lookup provide information about the background of each pistol, for example, the day of manufacture, barrel caliber, and length, and complete fabric used. The manufacturer's number is often stamped about the barrel and begins with "C," "D," or "F". Colt's serial number range could be used to assist establish a ...Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Ace .22 Ace Service .22 Challenger, Huntsman & Targetsman .22 Combat Commander Gold Cup N.M. .38 Gold Cup N.M. .45 Junior Colt .22 Junior Colt .25 Junior Colt .22, .25 & Colt Auto Cal.25 from 1970 Kit .38 Special (.38 Special Caliber) Kit .38 Special (.45 ACP) Kit Conversion .45 - .22 Kit Conversion .22 - .45 ...In the book "Colt, an American Legend" by Wilson, the table of serial numbers says that the year 1977 started with Gold Cup serial number 70N40401, and the year 1979 started with serial number 70N66934. For some reason no number is given for 1978. But assuming that the 26,533 Gold Cups manufactured during 1977 and 1978 were evenly distributed ...Below is a list of serial numbers for the M1903 noting the year it was produced. All given serial numbers are approximate. These are numbered by calendar year. Note whether it was produced by Springfield Armory, Rock Island Arsenal, Remington Arms, or Smith Corona before looking at serial numbers.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 ...Find out how to use the Colt website to look up the manufacture date of any Colt firearm by serial number. Join the discussion and share your feedback, questions and issues with other Colt enthusiasts.In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office. 801-333-3288. Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711. For Parts and Service call: 800.322.4626.Colt Serial Number Styles: First Roman to about Serial Number 4500, then Arial/Block to end of M1911 production. When production started again in 1924 It then went Roman again at 700001 to 1945 at about Serial Number 2270000 when it went back to Arial/Block. S/N is forward of the. slide stop hole.Serial Number Lookup. Instantly retrieve vital product details, warranty information, and exclusive insights through our Serial Number Look-Up feature. LEARN MORE.- Colt Gold Cup Ten - Assembled by Colt Custom Shop with only 500 being produced. Serial Numbers begin GCTEN ending with numerals from 001 to 500. O8046 - Colt Elite Ten/Forty - A special edition for Lew Horton Co. in the early 1990s. This edition is a special dual caliber offering of the Combat Elite semi-automatic pistol.Check the front sight pin to see if it is a single or double pinned front sight. If a single front sight pin, it is a 90's or later vintage. You can try to run the serial number on the Colt web site or call Colt Customer Service (number listed on the web site as well) Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. Python's.New Production Python Serial Numbers. Hi all - just picked up my new Python today and was curious about the serial number. All I have seen in recent posts/photos, and around the internet, are serials " PY0XXXXX ". Mine, however, is " PY2XXXXX ". To top it off, my brother in law just got his today, too, and his is a " PY0 ".Apr 28, 2024 · To read Colt 1911 serial numbers, look at the serial number located on the frame of the gun. This number can be used to determine the year and model of the Colt 1911. 1. Where is the serial number located on a Colt 1911? The serial number is located on the frame of the gun, typically on the receiver or dust cover. 2.For the total available Colt serial numbers you'll need to buy a copy of a book or booklet by R.L. Wilson. His book "Colt: An American Heritage" has ALL known Colt production and serial numbers up to 1985.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 DiamondbackUnique 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.Since the Officer's Model shared serial numbers with the Official Police in 1936 the letter would be correct. However there's no mistaking the serial # on the OP's gun. Unfortunately I think someone in 1936 simply screwed up. In an earlier post azshot showed the Colt serial # lookup. Shows #607127 as an Officer Model Special in 38. from 1950.To read Colt 1911 serial numbers, look at the serial number located on the frame of the gun. This number can be used to determine the year and model of the Colt 1911. 1. Where is the serial number located on a Colt 1911? The serial number is located on the frame of the gun, typically on the receiver or dust cover. 2.The first 100 or so US Property marked Colt Model M .380 pistols were shipped directly from Colt's to the General Officers. If you are fortunate enough to locate one of these guns, you can obtain a factory letter on it directly from Colt. I believe Horace Greeley's book on the General Officer Pistols identifies most of them and attributes the ...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.Feb 11, 2019 ... Serial numbers on guns are often obliterated by criminals who don't want the history of their gun to be traced back.Welcome to the Colt Forum ata and 1956Bird. It isn't yet all-inclusive but Colt's has a serial number look-up found here: Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. Also, Colt's will give you a manufacturing date when you call them and supply your serial number: 1- 800-962-COLT (2658) * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST. This is an older ...New New Frontier Serial Numbers - Update 8/2/23. Update - It was in September 2022 that I last posted my spreadsheet on the NF prefix New Frontier serial numbers. The total count in the sheet has increased from 215 to 231. If anyone has one of these NF prefix models that is not in the list, I would be interested if you could PM me with the ...The Model 1862 Police Revolver was made from 1861 through c. 1873. About 28,000 were produced but, because they shared serial numbering with the 1862 Pocket Navy, specimens will be found with serial numbers through about 47000. Samuel Colt was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 19, 1814. He showed an early fascination with science, and ...The Sistema Colt produced under license from Colt were made from 1945 to 1966. Manufactured at Fabrica Militar de Arrmas Portatiles, Rosario, Argentina. Matching numbers are present on right side of slide, right side of frame, top of barrel and bottom of magazine. Serial numbers began in 1945 and last Sistema produced in 1966.Per my Dennis Adler book, Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas the serial number sequence for the 2nd Generation 1860 Army is 201000 through 212835. I have an 1860 Army that I got used approximately 1978-1979 IIRC. It's serial number range is 2029XX. The stainless 1860's were at the end of production in 1982.COLT CUSTOM SHOP ORDERS ; FIREARMS. PISTOLS · REVOLVERS · RIFLES ; CUSTOMER SERVICES. CUSTOM SHOP · SERVICE · FAQ · MANUALS · SERIAL NUMBE...Colt Automatic Pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial Colt pistols, Colt revolvers, Colt firearms and accessories. ... Colt Catalogs: Instruction Sheets: Site Search: Colt Care: ... Serial Number Range: Year: Serial Number Range: 1873: 1-199: 1907: 288000-303999: 1874: 200-14999: 1908: 304000-307999: 1875:Colt serial lookup dates the Police Positive 10141 to 1906 and 710141 to 1957. The gun has walnut grips and a grooved top site, which leads me to believe it is 1957 model. ... The Colt Verified proof stamp is a tiny "VP" in a triangle that was stamped on the left-front of the trigger guard web, and the final inspection stamp was a single letter ...As for the model names, you have to go with whatever Colt put in the website as an identifier; be that simply Police Positive (no number) or Model 1851 Navy. On 1or 2 occasions only, have been able to see model # of Python when entered serial. Was later production units.Correct dates can be obtained from data in Crowell's, Murphy's, and Pate's books. I have no reason to believe that the M1909 dates on Proofhouse are wrong. I can provide you correct delivery dates (to the week) on M1917's if you PM me the full serial number (on the frame in the crane cutout) and service number (on the butt). Buck.1976 — D72251-D99999. 1976 — N01001-N01800. 1977 — N01801-N15674. 1978 — R13901. 1979 — S65863. It's a shade incomplete, because the Diamondback was manufactured until 1986. Naturally, it would be safe to assume that if your serial comes after the last in this list, yours is between 1979 and 1986. Feb 9, 2011. #2.Leadfoot, Yours is what Mr. Eddie Janus of Peacemaker Specialist refers to as a split serial number with the S and the A on opposite sides of the numbers. Eddie Janus said these are some of the best SAA's Colt's has made of the 3rd generation series. I agree, I own many 3rd gen SAA's and my split serial numbered guns are excellent ones.Dec 21, 2019 · The serial look-up does NOT “look up” your gun. It is a database of serial RANGES correlated to years. To make up a random example, let’s say you have serial #57 of Colt model X. The look-up has the info that #50 through #150 were made in 1956, so if you enter #57, it will come back with 1956 for that model. It did not look up your gun.Step 1: Go to Colt's Manufacturing LLC. Step 2: Hover the mouse to “Customer Service”. Step 3: Click “Serial Number Lookup”. Once you get to that page, enter all the characters and the numbers on your firearms into the search field. Next, you need to hit search to see the result.I have combed through the proofhouse numbers, and read the FAQ in this section, but still kind of confused on a couple of guns, and was hoping to get some help from some of the pros. #1 Colt Diamondback .38sp S868XX 1981. #2 Colt Trooper MK III .357 304XXL 1978. #3 Colt Trooper MK III .357 966XXL 1979. Thanks in advance.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 …more sources for info on .455 Colt 1911s Two good sources of more ifo on these pistols are Charles Clawson's book "Colt .45 Government Models" there are shipping dates and the serial number ranges shipped at that time. Starting in Jul.1915 to Nov.1917, after early 1918 pistols numbered above W94100 were considered to be part of the RAF contract.AR15_1911. 1531 posts · Joined 2013. #10 · Jul 23, 2020. That's good to know you, if I ever have Winchester collectors questions I will contact you. I'm just a long time Colt AR owner since my first new AR-15 Sporter SP1 way back in 1971, then I got a few in the 1980s, 1990s, and then after the semi auto ban up to now.Most, but not all Colt Single Action Army revolvers chambered for the .44 WCF, were marked on the left sides of their barrels "Colt Frontier Six-Shooter" or "Frontier Six-Shooter.". No other caliber was so marked. Although the 1st Generation of Colt SAA, Peacemaker, or Frontier Six-Shooter ended in 1940, the public's fascination with ...Dates of Production by Model and Serial NumberforModel 1908 Vest Pocket, .25 ACP. Year. Serial Number at Start of Year. Number Produced. 1908. 1. 850. 1909. 850.Enter your Colt firearm's serial number to retrieve vital product details, warranty information, and exclusive insights. Learn more about Colt's products, services, and customer service on their official website.The Impossible Takes Longer Winter 1995, Vol. 27, No. 4 | "War in an Age of Wonders" By Michael P. Musick The information most sought after in ordnance records is data on the issuance of arms by serial number. Those familiar with twentieth-century records often assume that official records of some kind will enable the possessor of a particular Colt percussion Army Model 1860 revolver (for ...I called Colt about a serial number since it didnt pop up on the online search, they said the online lookup caters more towards the old revolvers, very few rilfes are in that database i was told. Reply. Reactions: jpm. J. jkelly1229. Joined Nov 16, 2014 Messages 24,391 Likes 30,699.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.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...If you want a list of the serial number production dates up to 1985, go to 1965 Colt Python And Pythons were produced after that time frame. If needed, can try to run serial numbers against the Colt site Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture or call Colt Customer Service 800-962-COLT (2658) * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST.Search the database of Colt firearms by serial number, without spaces or dashes. Find the model and manufacture year of your firearm, or contact Colt Archive Properties for a Letter of Authenticity.For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to: Colt Historian. PO Box 1868. Hartford, CT 06144-1868. Phone: 1-800-962-COLT. Check with Colt Historical Dept. for current prices. FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN: 1915-1947. Manufacture Dates by Serial Number. Target and Sport Models.Colt Python owners can identify the general date of their weapon’s manufac, - My gun is the original Colt 604 USAF that was brought to Vietnam by the US army during th, 1911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856, Colt Single Action Army & Bisley Revolvers, Pre-WWII Production: Year: Ser, Interests:Shooting, offshore fishing, collecting guns. SASS# 110530. panhandle cowboys, Panhand, Lower marked M16-SA. This is NOT verifiable info as it came from the Internet. Out of Business. Bushmas, This Colt Model 1860 Army is serial #147044 and was produced in late 1863. The serial number matches exc, Scott Gahimer furnishes serial number and shipping information for M19, Colt Serial Number Lookup. Just got a letter on a high 723000 serial , Gary W Discussion starter. 237 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Nov 10,, What year was my equipment built? Solution. The 5th character of, Unlock Expert Colt Product Services Now! Explore service o, Hi all, I have a Colt Lightweight Commander (CLWxxxxxx serial #). , For the total available Colt serial numbers you'll , February 17, 2024 by William Taylor. When was my Co, Serial Number Lookup - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Serial Numbe, The serial look-up does NOT “look up” your gun. It is a, On the frame should be the following: On the right side of th.