Probably at midnight, December 31, 1968, when they were required by the Gun Control Act of 1968.
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.
The 12 gauge Deerfield Model 67X began incorporating serial numbers in 1968. Prior to this year, the shotguns did not have serial numbers, making it easier to identify those manufactured after this change. The addition of serial numbers helped with tracking production and ownership.
About 1886, if the marking is J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.
It began in the 1800s. In 1934, US law required SNs on all handguns and machineguns. In 1968 law required them on rifles and shotguns. Prior to 1968, some long guns had serial numbers, some did not.
Made in 1910.The serial numbers of the model 1901 started where the model 1887 shotgun left off.the serial number start for this model is 64856.It should be noted that some serial numbers were skipped between 1904-1920.Total production was 13,500 shotguns including the serial numbers skipped.My records indicate that your shotgun was made in 1906.
To trace the serial numbers of Iver Johnson or Excel shotguns, you can start by checking the manufacturer's records or contacting the company directly if they are still in operation. Additionally, various online databases and forums dedicated to firearms collectors may provide information based on the serial number. It’s also helpful to consult books or references specific to the brand that detail production years and models associated with certain serial number ranges.
Pretty much from the first time someone wanted to know how many were being produced <><> And when folks needed to account for WHO had WHICH gun, when they were same model and make. Serial numbers for military arms began around the mid 1800s. By US law, they were not REQUIRED for rifles and shotguns until the 1968 Gun Control Act.
Serial numbers that started w/23000 are dated form 1911-1912 . 1912 serial numbers start w/ 26000
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I believe these were made in 1966 and 1967 only. 1966 serial numbers start at 1869776 1967 serial numbers start at 2097280 also look at oldmerc.com
No specific characters. Glock serial numbers for a long time now have been 3 letters, then 3 numbers.
Believe that your serial number is incorrect. There are no BT99 serial numbers that start with 47. There are however serial numbers that begin with 74 which is the year (1974)that they were made.