Between September 1943 and January 1944.
read the slide again. it probably says '45' not 48. also on the right side is a serial number. that will indicate date of mfg. date of mfg. and condition helps to give a value..................
If the serial number on the right side of the weapon begins with an (F) than yes
mfg 1954 value depends on condition
No published data
You Model 37 was mfg in 1954.
All military M1 Carbines were made between 1941 and 1945.
$400-$900 depending on condition and originality.
We need to know if it is a Garand or carbine. A carbine is loaded from the bottom and a Garand is loaded from the top.If your rifle is a Springfield M-1 Garand rifle,then the serial number indicates that it was manufactured in the year 1942.
when was this luger Mfg,Serial # 2869
look under the rear sight for MFG. and sn#
50-100 USD
Needs to be examined by a gunsmith
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1981
mfg date of your smith should be between 1860-1868
about 1915
1983 mfg date.