try: gunsnparts.com
Contact springfield arms and ask them. They should be able to look it up and tell you.
Springfield Arms shotguns were manufactured by the Stevens division of Savage Arms from 1920 to 1948.
The best way is to contact Springfield Arms, and speak with a rep, give them the serial # and model# and they will be able to look up a production date for you.
1928 to 1933 I have a Springfield arms model 50 Jr. and it needs a new bolt. Where could I find one? I also would like to know when this gun was made.
Do a web search for Nurmich Arms.
Numrich Arms,Gun Parts inc
TRY CALLING NUMERICH ARMS IN KINGSTON, NY..
First you have to determine what kind of "Springfield" you have. It could be a US military arm from the Springfield Armory dating to sometime before the Civil War or a new sporting arm from Springfield, Inc., but most likely it is a shotgun made by J. Stevens Arms or the Stevens Division of Savage Arms.
Contrary to what some believe, Springfield Arms was never a subsidary company of Cresent Arms. Springfeild Arms, like Cresent Arms, were both bought out by Stevens/Savage. Unlike the Cresent, Springfield manufacturing continued after the buy out. Some clarification: Springfield Arms Co was absorbed by Stevens very early, before 1900. Stevens continued to use the Springfield name on certain models of shotgun. Savage absorbed Stevens around 1930 or so, and continued to use the Springfield name on into the 1980's, generally on guns sold to mass-marketers. Crescent Firearms was originally an independent manufacturer that was bought by the major wholesale HD Folsom, which also eventually was absorbed by Savage.
The Springfield 187j was made by Savage and is the same as the 87. They were produced before manufacturers were required to put a sn on every firearm made.
You'll only find the date of sale if you have the original cash register receipt. Springfield shotguns were manufactured by the Stevens division of Savage Arms from 1920 to 1948.
Stevens/Savage used the Springfield name from about 1915 to 1947 or 48. Parts are where ever you can find them. You might try to contact Savage Arms directly or Numrich Arms (http://www.e-gunparts.com) or your local gunsmith.