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Hello, does anyone know how to find the date of mfgr of a colt model 1917.45 revolver. There are two serial numbers - one on the butt of the handle (military serial number) 336xx and the other when you open the cylinder 1742xx. I know I've seen it before, but I can't find it now. I am looking for a reference to cross serial numbers to manufacture dates, specifically Colts.
Colt 45 Army Serial Number Lookup
02-15-2014, 09:58 AM | #2 |
Senior Member Location: Arizona Likes Received 56450 | well you get an 'atta boy' on that one..... i plugged in my python s/n & apparently that s/n was used on other colt's too. 1969TROOPER MODEL & .357 MODEL 1968PYTHON MODEL 1965OFFICERS MODEL 1950SUPER .38 MODEL INCLUDING SUPER MATCH .38 1950OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL 1943COMMANDO 1931WOODSMAN .22 AUTOMATIC 19261908 HAMMERLESS .380 1917POCKET POSITIVE MODEL (CONTINUED SERIALS FROM NEW POCKET MODEL) 1916POLICE POSITIVE .38 1915NEW SERVICE & SHOOTING MASTER & 1917 1914MODEL 1911 MILITARY 19131908 HAMMERLESS .25 1913POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL & DETECTIVE SPECIAL 1910POLICE POSITIVE .32 & POLICE POSITIVE TARGET 19091903 HAMMERLESS .32 1904LIGHTNING MAGAZINE RIFLE-SMALL FRAME .22RF 1898MEDIUM FRAME MODEL 1897'NEW ARMY & NAVY MODELS 1892,94,95,96,1901 & 03' 1891MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER (.38) & THUNDERER (.41) 1882SINGLE ACTION ARMY & BISLEY REVOLVERS 1875OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL .22 18621860 ARMY (.44 CALIBER) 18571851 NAVY (.36 CALIBER) |
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- 1911.45 ACP Production. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. Pistols made.
- Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (804), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (900), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (10896).
Colt Commander 1911 Serial Numbers
10-27-2002, 11:42 AM | #5 |
Posts: 120 | I don't have reference by serial number for that era Colts. You may be able to aproximate manufacture of your Colt by the following detail. If you own the Government Model MK/IV Series 80, it began life in 1983 with serial number FG01000. They stopped making 38 Super and 9mm in 1992. By 1996, .45 ACP with rubber combat style grips and rampant Colt medallions. Assuming yours is a .45 ACP, Blue finish until 1997, also offered in '97 were fixed white dot sights, Nickel finish until 1986, Satin Nickel and blue came with Pachmayr grips 'till 1996, Stainless 'till 1998, Ultimate Bright Stainless 1986-96, Limited Class 1994-97, Custom Comp. Model (Colt Custom Shop) 1994-98. Gold Cup National Match MKIV/Series 80 in .45 ACP were also made between 1983 and 1996. Then you get into the Custom Tactical Gov't Models Levels 1, 2, 3. Combat series 80 for competition, carry models, Elites, Lightweights and the like. I welcome your inquiry and hope this helps. Feel free to make a small contribution to Pistolsmith.com via PayPal. |