When I got an invite to the factory at Taurus Firearms, I thought I had just scored a free trip to Brazil! But little did I know, Taurus makes many of their guns right here in the USA, near my stomping grounds in Miami. Those of us who were invited from the gun media family got to see how they make.
How to search for your firearm or gun date of creation or manufacture via it's serial number. There is unfortunately no one stop shop for this task but hopefully with the help of this lense you will be able to find your firearm by manufacturer below and follow their link in order to track your weapon. Use the links below and please have your model and serial number handy so you can provide it on the corresponding pages in order to find out when your gun was made.
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Colt Firearms
Visit Colt 1911 Website
Colt is known for creating some of the highest quality firearms including the 1911 pistol supported by numerous other awesome standard and tactical pieces of equipment, from rifles to shotguns.
Not able to locate the date of manufacture for your Colt firearm? Well we did some digging and found that Colt offers an archival service for a moderate fee to locate all records of your original Colt shipment. They provide every spec about the gun, who is was shipped to, when it was shipped, and even how many other firearms were shipped at the same time as yours. You can find the order form and specifications of Colt Manufacturing's archival service here.
Browning Firearms
Visit Browning Firearms Website
Browning Firearms has created and manufactured firearms from shotguns, rifles, rimfires, and pistols including many other gun related accessories.
How to find your Serial Number
Use these videos to find the serial number on your gun or firearm.
Glock Firearms
Visit Glock Perfection Website
Here you will find the Glock Talk forums where you can search and chat with individuals who own glocks and can share information with you on finding out 'When was your glock made?' Just click the register link on the top left to start.
Makarov Firearms
Visit MakarovWebsite
Makarov (PM - Pistolet Makarova) - Here you will find the serial number break down by letters and numbers in order to find out when you Makarov firearm was created. This is as simple as matching red to red, blue to blue, or 1 to 1. Ensure you have your serial number handy and visit this site to begin.
Marlin Firearms
Visit Marlin Lookup Website
Visit the link above to find out when your Marlin firearm was manufactured. The website is straight forward and all you have to do is type in the serial number to your gun and BAM you are presented with the date of creation, simple as that. Marlin firearms are kept in a database along with other manufactured firearms for easy reference.
Remington Firearms
Visit Remington Society Website
Firearm dating information about Remington series firearms and guns provided by the Remington Society. You can reference the above website in order to date your firearm by the numbers and letters in the serial number and also learn how to read the serial number to know what each number and letter stands for, just like in a drivers license number.
Sears Branded Firearms
Visit Sears Firearms Website
This is more of a cross reference for Sears branded firearms as well as just about every other manufacturer. This cross reference can be used to figure out which Sears firearm was created by which manufacturer as a mirror model of their own. Then use the links on this lense to look up the firearm that your Sears Firearm is most like to find out the year of manufacture.
Taurus Firearms
Visit Taurus Firearms Website
The Taurus Model Number Lookup System will help you find detailed information about your Taurus Gun. Enter the serial number (no spaces) of your firearm and click on 'Search' to identify your model. (You must click the 'search' button to get your results.
Winchester Firearms
Visit Winchester Lookup Website
Similar to the Marlin lookup tool above (and provided by the same website) comes the Winchester lookup tool. You can simply visit the above web site and type in your serial number off of your Winchester firearm and TADA the date is quickly retrieved from their database and displayed on your screen. It doesn't get much easier than that.
Firearm Poll - When Was My Gun Made?
If your firearm manufacturer was not listed or covered in this lense. Please vote 'other' below and add a comment as to which firearm you are looking for and I will do my best to find and update the information on this lens for you.
U.S. Military Firearms
Visit US Military Firearms Database Website
Select whether your firearm is a handgun or a long gun and choose the appropriate link to be directed to oldguns.net look up tool. Once there simply search for the date your firearm was created by typing in the serial number in the box.
Which firearm are you looking up? - When Was My Gun Made?
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hunter arms dbl barrel shotgun 12 gauge made in fulton ny made by embers royal #389619
38 cal, U S Revolver CO. serial number, 30912, Seeking Date of production
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Serial # 3907
Neighbor has a very old S&Wchrome with pearl handles that I'm trying to buy, it looks brand new, it was given to his dad in 1931--217529, 38 Cal CTG--- he also has an old Colt 22 or pistol- 40160, it has 3 dates on it December 22 1903--August 27 1918 September sept 3 1918, I want to be fair when I make an offer but I really want both
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I was looking for High Standard Supermatic Citation_Military
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Was wondering some info on this seriel number 50927
IT'S A 243 WIN AND IT APPEARS TO HAVE 2-00 AND THEN PNP 19 TONS PER STAMPED ON THE RECEIVER. SERIAL # 11M3828
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I have a Highstandard mod E .22 LR pistol, it looks very old. I would know when it was made.
I haven't found any info for this rifle Midland gun co.. England 270cal.bolt rifle serial #014770
American gun ser#4957
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3869
correction 089704
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I'm trying to look up the model of my gun. All I have is a serial number 78468 the maker of the gun bringingham the barrel length is 25 in it is a rifle
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Looking for information on S&W 38cal (Top Breakover) serial number 2068MF
I got a connecticut arms co. 12 ga. Where like to know the age vin..GB798
I was bequeathed a S&W 18-3 22ir. The gun is fully functional. the serial number is:3K92331. Can you tell me anything about it? Age, value...
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It is an H&R 38 s&w top break hammerless
with serial number: 144771
There is no date on the barrel... just
Harrington & Richardson Arms Co
Worcester, Mass. U.S.A
looking for mfg date
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Year my Hi-Point CF380 pistol was manufactured
Savage model 11. serial # G 492159
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I need to track an Ithaca model 37 that has been in my family for as long as I can remember, I have been told that it was used in Vietnam by my great grandfather and the gun was used in Vietnam but I have no way of being sure. Some closure would be really nice and thank you!
I have a Colt Single Action Army in 45 long ser# S31454A what gen and year is it?
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I have a Burgo 22 lr revolver sn 114087 any info will be appreciated.
I have an Astra Falcon 9mm pistol that I bought back in 1979. Would this be regarded as an antique now??
I have a 9mm sanw model459 serial# a828230. Need to know when ir was mafe.
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I have my grand father's iver johnson owl head .32 caliber pistol, serial number 55688, no letters, how old is it, when was it made???
model 99 savage 250-3000 ser# 206401when made where and current value.
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I have a V.Bernadelli 9mm auto pistol. Serial number 00188.
When was it made and sold.
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i have a desert eagle pistol , how do i find how old my pistol is?
Looking for info.on a H&R top break hammerless revolver the serial #30085 the 3 is a 3 i think The cylinder has 85 on it cant make out patent numbers and years on barrel
H&R top break hammerless revolver serial number 30085 i think the 3 is a 3 anyways
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Find the year my gun was made by using the serial number 915179.
Check the bottom of the butt and inside the crane.
What model Taurus revolver is serial number 1600698?
Serial number ne945713 Taurus revolver what is this model?
What is the age of a Taurus model 66 revolver serial number hm888808?
That serial number does not show in the Taurus database. You can contact their Customer Service Dept at 305-624-1115
What is the age of a Taurus model 66 revolver serial number YF313188?
No published sn data. You will have to call Taurus It was made in 2005.
Howmber to find the model number through the serial number on s Taurus model 66 357 -7 shot revolver?
What year was a Taurus 38 special revolver with a 4 inch barrel serial number 440118?
What is the value of a Taurus 357 revolver made in Brazil bearing serial number 189950?
What year was a Colt revolver made with serial number SA394846?
Serial number shows it is a single action revolver made someime after 1978.
What is the date of manufacture of a colt 1917 serial number 189558?
if your pistol is of the model 1911 with serial number 189558 then it was made in 1917 by colt. If it is the revolver then the serial number is to high for the 1917 revolver.
Where is the location of the serial number on a colt agent revolver?
When you release the catch and open the cylinder you should see the serial number in two places ,on the frame at the swivel & opposite it where the cylinder is attached to the frame. They should be the same number.
How do you figure the serial on a colt 45 revolver?
On a Colt revolver, the serial number is generally in two places. When you open the cylinder you will find the serial number at the base of the frame & crane.
Can you tell the year your revolver was made by the serial numbers?
Generally, yes, if you submit the make, model & serial number of the revolver.
What year and value is a sw 38 revolver serial?
Impossible to answer because you did provide any information about the revolver or the serial number.
What is the age of a Smith and Wesson revolver serial?
How old is my 32 American bulldog revolver serial number 2365?
What is the age of a colt revolver cereal 78918?
what kind of revolver?? by the way, its serial number
What model smith and Wesson revolver do you have with serial number afy6xxx?
You can not tell the model number with just the serial number.
What is the value of a Smith and Weston revolver serial number 100t05?
What is the number on bottom of hand grip on sw revolver?
What is the number on bottom of hand grip on sw revolver revealing?
The number on the butt is the serial number. The serial number will allow you to date it.
When was the Colt 1917 45 acp revolver serial?
When was a colt revolver serial number 89556 produced?
Without a detailed description, someone would have to research every serial number of every model of revolver Colt ever made.
What is the age of a Colt revolver serial number dT9T22?
What Colt model? Serial number given, dT9T22 does not compute.
When was the colt 44 revolver with serial number A14854 made?
Proofhouse.com has Colt serial number tables you can look at.
How do you find serial number ruger revolver?
Ruger has a serial number search function on the company web site.
What is the age of Hartford Model Army 45 Revolver Serial Number J11249?
What is the model and date of this Smith and Wesson serial number 113207 revolver?
Can't tell model number from just the serial number.
How do you find your revolver by serial number on the internet?
How old is a colt revolver serial number 25655?
Is the serial number on a smith and Wesson revolver?
What is the age and model of a smith and Wesson revolver with the serial number of 185377?
Virtually impossible to ID a weapon from the serial number.
What is value of Serial Number 310972 Colt revolver?
No way to value with just the serial number. Need a detailed description
What was the manufacture date of a Smith Wesson Model 617 revolver with serial number 7700?
You did not list the serial number. The serial number should follow this example - CCB8765
Can i find whereabouts of colt commando firearm serial?
If you are asking about the location of the serial number of the Colt commando revolver, it can be found by opening the cylinder and looking at the crane or frame at the swivel. It would be in two places back to back.
What is the value of a smith Wesson 32 5 shot revolver serial number 105414?
Where is the serial number on a Colt Revolver?
depends on the model revolver. single action just in front of trigger guard............ modern revolver bottom of butt............
What is the Manufacture date of a Harrington and Richardson 929 sidekick revolver serial number 46669?
what letter or letters are in front of serial number
32 colt revolver serial no 195718 year of manufacture?
What year was Smith Wesson revolver - Serial?
You will have to provide the serial number and a detailed description of the weapon.
What year was the asm revolver made?
What is the age of colt revolver serial number 178406?
Where can you get information on a colt revolver serial number 305485?
Where is the serial number on a Iver Johnson revolver?
When was the colt revolver maade?
that would depend on the model and serial number.........................
How old is your smith 37 revolver?
Where is the serial number on a colt police positive revolver?
How can you trace 38 made bt Taurus with serial number?
Only the BATFE can run a trace solely on the serial number.
What is the model and age of your Smith and Wesson revolver serial 784587?
It is impossible to tell with just the serial number and no other information. Handgun? Long gun? Revolver, Semi-Auto?
What is the age of a colt revolver serial number 19250 name of the revolver is Police Positive 22?
How do you find serial number on Colt New Police .32 Police Positive revolver?