The first four numbers on a central arms shotgun often represent the serial number and may not specifically indicate the date of manufacture. However, some manufacturers do use specific codes that can include date information. To determine the exact meaning of those numbers, it's best to consult the manufacturer's records or guides, as practices can vary widely among different brands.
This was my first shotgun, it was purchased for me by my Grandfather in 1980 brand new. This was my first shotgun, it was purchased for me by my Grandfather in 1980 brand new.
The Wards Western Field 04M 215A 20GA shotgun was produced in the early 1950s. Specifically, it was manufactured between 1953 and 1959. This shotgun was sold by Montgomery Ward and was made by the Stevens division of Savage Arms.
My understanding is that the first true gas operated automatic shotgun was sold by Sears & Roebuck in 1955 as the J.C. Higgins Model 60 and was manufactured by High Standard.
Ranger serial numbers start with a "G". DOB on these is circa 1985.
The first fully automatic shotgun was the AA-12
Atom patented the first chainsaw. They were also the ones who manufactured the first patented chainsaw. It was patented in 1972.
Subtract the first 2 numbers of the serial # from 2000 and that would be the year the gun was manufactured
Dr Martin Cooper manufactured the first phone!
The first recorded use of the term shotgun was in 1776 in Kentucky
The date the tire is manufactured is written on the tire sidewall. You will see DOT followed by numbers and letters. The last 4 numbers are the date of manufacture. First two numbers in that group of four, are week of manufacture and last two numbers are year. An example would be DOT 456 R9S6 0211. This would indicate the tire was manufactured the second week of 2011.
The first four numbers in the serial number tell you that the cart was manufactured in the 16 week of 2003.
Where early humanoids lived - in pre-history. Central Africa, I would guess.