The last 4 digits in the Hull ID determine that.
Example ABC12345C393
ABC would be the manufacturer ID Code
12345 would be the hull serial number
C would be the month (March)
3 is the year built
93 is the models year
http://uscgboating.org/recalls/mic_database.htm
The above is can be used to find the manufacturer from the MIC code (first three digits)
By it's serial number.Go to proofhouse.com to find the date of manufacture.
The date of manufacture is determined by the Colt model type and serial number. See: www.proofhouse.com/colt/index.html
Compare it against known examples with a good date of manufacture.
The serial number is needed to determine the manufacture date.
Serail number and features
Go to the Winchester Official Website enter serial # and it should be able to look up the specific gun, and hopefuly the manufacture date
need the actual serial number to determine the manufacture date of the rifle.
I own a Colt .45 Government Model C155009 can you tell me the mfg date and estimate value?
You will have to call Browning.
IIRC, Cornell Publications might have a book that can help
Go to Browning's site, click on Support then date your firearm.
Need serial number to determine any guns date of mfg.