Some manufacturers websites have serial number data available, i.e, Ruger and Browning. Proofhouse.com has serial numbers for Colt Oldguns.net has some serial numbers ArmsCollector.com has some handgun forums.
Yes, handguns have a serial number.
Unfortunately, a serial number ALONE does not impart any information. H&A made rifles, shotguns and handguns. The company closed in 1916.
Go to the Ruger website, select customer service, historical information, handguns, your model, and check the serial number table.
proofhouse.com/colt/index.html
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn tables.
Check the butt and crane areas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- My Redhawk's serial # is under the grips on the frame
"caliper" is not a term associated with handguns. There is no way to answer the question with just the serial number.
An Iver Jonson WHAT??? They made rifles, handguns and shotguns. A serial number alone tells us nothing. We need make, model and condition.
Your gun was manufactured in 1908. You can find such information on many handguns (the notable exception being S&W) at proofhouse.com BTW, in the name of privacy, "X" out the last 3 digits of a guns serial number. The first 3 will do.
SOME guns had serial numbers in the late 1800s. They were required by law on handguns and machine guns in 1934 (in the US) and on rifles and shotguns in 1968.
No information can be provided with just a serial number.
what is the serial number for the 1911 ?????????