Not until required by law in 1969.
NO
Not if they were manufactured prior to 1969.
It may not have one. Rifles and shotguns made prior to 1968 were not required to have serial numbers.
Between 1933 - 1942. Serial numbers were not required by law on shotguns and rifles until 1968.
It may not have one. Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until 1968.
These shotguns were made from 1926-1945.Stevens did not keep records as to the year of production by serial numbers.
Probably at midnight, December 31, 1968, when they were required by the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Serial numbers on long guns were not required in the US until 1968, so many manufacturers did not assign them to shotguns and small-caliber rifles.
Serial numbers were not required on long arms before Jan 1, 1969. Most manufacturers did not assign serial numbers to small caliber rifles or utility shotguns.
Your stevens model 9478 shotgun was made during the years 1978-1985.while serial numbers were on the shotguns I do not believe that serial number records were kept as to the year of production.
Yes, Stevens Model 59A shotguns typically have serial numbers. These serial numbers are usually located on the receiver or the barrel, depending on the specific model and production year. However, it's important to note that not all Stevens firearms may have serial numbers, especially older models manufactured before certain regulations were enacted. Always consult a knowledgeable firearms expert or reference guide for precise details on a specific gun.
These shotguns were made by savage/stevens between the years 1986-1989.There was no accurate records kept of the serial numbers as to year of production.