The type 30 was only made from 1897-1905.
Go to http://www.savage99.com/savage99_dates.htm and type in your serial number and it will tell you the date of manufacture for the M99 Go to http://www.savage99.com/savage99_dates.htm and type in your serial number and it will tell you the date of manufacture for the M99
You will have to call Colt
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The date of manufacture is determined by the Colt model type and serial number. See: www.proofhouse.com/colt/index.html
The Arisaka Type 38 Rifle and the Arisaka Type 44 Rifle both used a 6.5 mm bullet whereas the Arisaka Type 99 Rifle used a 7.7 cartridge . The Nambu Type 14 Handgun used an 8 mm cartridge .
Go to the link below, select the model of your rifle, and type in the serial number. It will give you the date of manufacture. http://armscollectors.com/sn/windates.htm
For help in determining the year of manufacture of a Velosolex sold new in the USA, contact BrianSolex at Velosolex3800@aol.com Note: do not be fooled by the 14-3-1966 date that may be cast into the top of the crankcase...it is the date of approval of the engine type, and not the date of manufacture.
If you're talking about the Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle, no.
Need to know what type of Colt to answer.
Need a DETAILE descripiton of ALL markings, type of firearm
Any WWII Arisaka in full military dress (original military issue), in good condition, and still retaining it's MUM stamped on the upper receiver (MUM=Chrysanthemum) will exceed $500.00 easily.
Your best bet in this case is to contact the manufacturer and see if they will search their records for a date of manufacture. It's possible that the serial number gives a clue as to the approximate or exact date of manufacture, but that can only be determined by contacting S&W. This type of information is rarely available in the public.