on the receiver Serial numbers were not required on longarmsprior to 1969 and most of the manufacturers of utility and 'catalogstore' guns did not use them.

How much is a JC Higgins model 20 worth 12 gauge pump made for sears roebuck and company 583.53 I can't find the serial number?

Most J.C. Higgins will sell for under $300. As for serial numbers, I can't find a serial on my 583.55, so I'm going to assume they weren't numbered. Read More

Where is the the serial number on a 12 gauge Sears Roebuck and Co J C Higgins Model 30 583.71?

The JC Higgins583. is a High Standard. If it was manufactured after 1968, the serial number should be on the side of the receiver. If it was made before 1968, it may not have a serial number. Read More

What year was a J C Higgins Sears and Roebuck model 50 270 583 91 made?

Exact year cannot be determined from data given. 583.91 is not a serial number, but a Sears model number. Read More

Where is the Serial No on a JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun?

JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun does not have a serial number. Guns were not required to have a serial number before 1938 Read More

J c Higgins bicycle serial chart?

I'm looking for the date of a J.C. Higgins bicycle with the serial number 705495 Read More

What is the value of a J C Higgins Model 41 Sears and Roebuck serial number 10319770?

Made by Marlin for Sears, and is basically the Marlin Model 101. Worth about $50-$75 in very good condition. www.countrygunsmith.net Read More

What year was the Ted Williams model 100 30-30 lever action rifle serial no 273.532141 made?

The number you are referring to is not the serial number. That number is the catalog number for Sears & Roebuck. The serial number is on the bottom of the rifle. V147XXX (example). These guns are essentially a Winchester 94 made for Sears & Roebuck Company produced between 1964 through 1978. There are no records available to confirm the exact year it was produced. Hope this helps. Read More

Where is the serial number on a J C Higgins rifle?

Serial numbers on rifles and shotguns were not required until 1968. Most JC Higgins guns made prior to that never HAD a serial number- and yes, it is legal. Read More

What does the 58396 on the 3006 barrel mean is this the serial number and if not where can the serial number be found?

Serial numbers are not normally found on the barrel, since by law the receiver (frame) is the gun- and a barrel is just 'parts'. By any chance is your 30-06 marked 'J C Higgins' or 'Ted Williams'? If so, that number is the Sears Roebuck model number. Many of the Sears branded rifles and shotguns do not HAVE a serial number- they were not required by US law until 1968. And yes, it is perfectly… Read More

How do you find out more about sears roebuck boat motors?

the model number is #57158762 and serial number is 7621447 Read More

Where is the serial number on a jc Higgins model 20 12 gauge shotgun 583.59?

There is no serial number on your shotgun. Serial numbers were not required befroe 1968. Read More

Where is the serial number located on JC Higgins 22 cal model 10381?

There isnt a serial number,usually just the model number you see. Read More

What is the vaule of a JC Higgins Model 41?

when was the j. c. Higgins model 41 serial number 103,19780 manufactured Read More

How old is a J C Higgins Pistol model 88 serial 583880?

The 583.880 is not the serial #, that is the Sears part number. The serial number will be on the other side of the frame. Read More

Haven't been able to find a serial number on the JC Higgins 410 bolt action tube fed Sears Robuck company is that normal?

Actually, yes it is. Before 1969 many firearms had no serial numbers. I have two different models of JC Higgins bolt action shotguns made in the 50's and neither have serial numbers. Strange but true! Read More

Where could you find a magazine and bolt handle for an old Sears and Roebuck JC Higgins 22 cal air rifle with the serial 12619320?

That is a model number, not a serial number. Try a Google search for 'HIGGINS AIR RIFLE' and look for another gun to pull parts off of. ------------------------------------------- This is a Crosman model 400 made for Sears using the JC Higgins name. You can try the link below to locate someone who repairs outdated Crosman rifles. When the Web page opens click on 'Find a Service Center' it will guide you to a repair center… Read More

Sears and Roebuck Ted Williams Model 282 12 Ga single shot Shotgun Serial 442713 was manufactured when and what's the value in excellent condition?

Whats a sears Roebuck 12gauge single shot serial number 626384 and model number 282 worth Read More

What can you tell me about a sears roebuck 12 gauge serial number 273.514010?

I believe that your Sears shotgun is a Winchester model 37A shotgun that was made for Sears Roebuck And Co,. Read More

Where to locate serial number on jc Higgins model 20 583.53?

your shotgun was made in 1947 guns made back then were not required to have a serial no. It was not until the Federal gun control act of 1968 that rifles or shotguns were required by federal law to have a serial number.J C Higgins brand guns were sold from 1945 to 1962 You will never see a J C Higgins rifle or shotgun with a factory serial number. Read More

How much is a sears roebuck 12 gauge single shot worth?

It depends on the the number of barrels, year, model, condition and serial number. Read More

How can you determine the model number of a double barrel shotgun bought at an antique shop if all it says is J Stevens Arms Tools Co Chicopee Falls Mass USA?

On many of the older guns there are no model numbers, but there may be a serial number. If there is a serial number then try to Google the name of the company (J Stevens Arms Co) and try to get a number or an address to contact them to get the model number. If there is no serial number, then you will have to bring the gun to a gun dealer who specializes in… Read More

What is the age and value of a J C Higgins mod 88?

Depends on the serial number which was not provided Read More

What year was sears and roebuck commander sewing machine model number 148.271 manufactured?

sears,roebuck commander model 151.271 serial 16683 sewing machine. I need a price please Read More

How old is a rifle with the serial 490432428?

Not a serial number if that is on a Sears or JC Higgins rifle. Might be a serial number on an Ithaca rifle. Please list all the markings on the rifle, just as they are on the rifle. sales@countrygunsmith.net Read More

Can anybody give information about a Sears Roebuck Model 20 12Ga shotgun serial 5832006?

The Sears Roebuck Model 20 12 gauge shotgun, serial number 5832006 is valued at $200 in very good condition. It good condition, it is valued at $125. Read More

How can you find the age of an Eastern Arms model 94A breakdown shotgun made for Sears Roebuck?

Your best bet is to copy the serial number and include it in a letter to the company if they are still in business. They should be able to pass you more information. Read More

Where is the serial number on a model 583.9 JC Higgins 20 Ga bolt action shotgun?

what is a J C Higgins Model 583.9 20 gauge worth Read More

Are serial numbers unique on Sears Roebuck model 48 22 cal rifles?

No. Serial numbers were not required until 1968 on rifles. Most have a Sears model number that is mistaken for a serial number Read More

When was the model 583.25 jc Higgins 20 gauge shotgun manufactured?

Without a serial number, the question can not be answered. Even then, you will have to find a book that has been published with serial number data. Read More

What is the year made and value of a JC Higgins 12 gauge bolt action shotgun serial number 58320?

That's not a serial number- it is a model number. Made prior to 1968. serial numbers not required- and cannot be dated for that reason. Sorry. Read More

Where is the serial number of jc Higgins model 21 shotgun?

There were no serial numbers on the model 21's. all you will find is an assembly date code and a sears reference number beginning 583.__ . Read More

How do you find serial number ruger revolver?

Ruger has a serial number search function on the company web site. Read More

Who and when made the j c Higgins model 43 22 rifle serial number 103.49810?

They were made by High Standard Company back in the latest 50's early 60's to be sell exclusively at Sears Department Stores. Read More

Where to locate serial number on jc Higgins model 20 12 gauge production number 583.55?

Your gun was made from 1947 to 1960. The gun control act of 1968 required guns to have a serial number. It is possible your gun did not have one. Read More

Bolt action model 583.4 where is the location of the serial number?

Rifles and shotguns were not required to HAVE a serial number until the 1968 Gun Control Act. Many of the J C Higgins branded guns sold by Sears were made before then. And yes, it is perfectly legal in the US to own a gun that never HAD a serial number- but illegal to remove a serial number. Read More

Where is the serial number on a JC Higgins model 583.25 20 ga bolt action shotgun?

High Standard shotguns made before 1969 did not have serial numbers except for some exported models and the Model 10-A bullpup. Your shotgun has no serial number. Read More

How old is your cable company piano serial?

age of cable piano company Chicago upright piano serial number 250385 Read More

Where is the serial number on a JC Higgins model 60 shotgun?

there is no serial number on guns that old . Your gun was made no latter than1962 .It was not until the Federal gun control act of 1968 went into effect in 1969 that gun manufacturers were required to serialize firearms. .Therfore your gun will have no serial number. Read More

Where can you find the serial number of a 22 caliber JC Higgins Sportsman 400 bolt action number 12-59?

It probably doesn't have one. Serial numbers were not required before 1968 (the JC Higgins name was discontinued in 1961) and few manufacturers serialized their small caliber rifles and shotguns. It probably doesn't have one. Serial numbers were not required before 1968 (the JC Higgins name was discontinued in 1961) and few manufacturers serialized their small caliber rifles and shotguns. Read More

What is the price and how old of J.C. Higgins double barrel field serial R131132.?

J C Higgins was a store brand name used by Sears on sporting goods from 1908 until 1962. We cannot tell maker, model and condition from a serial number- and it is likely that is a production run number, not a serial number. You will need a hands on review by a gunsmith or shotgun collector. Most in average condition run around $150 or so. Read More

Where can you find the serial number on a girls JC Higgins Bicycle?

Serial numbers are usually found on the underside of the bottom bracket, but can also be found on the head tube and sometimes on the seat tube. Read More

What is the value of a JC Higgins 20-12 ga from Sears Roebuck and Company with a serial number of 5832003 worth?

I could take the time to look this model number up in the cross reference, determine the actual manufacturer, then look up that manufacturer's model to see what kind of action it has, and then give a range of values. But you can just go to Walmart or a sporting goods store and find a similar utility shotgun. Figure your used gun is worth about half as much in usable condition and possibly 3/4 as… Read More

How do you find the year of your combine with only the serial number and model number?

manufacturing company of combine can tell you year of manufactur from the serial number Read More

Where is the serial number on a Sears Roebuck co J.C Higgins 410 Ga 3In chamber model 103 74?

Quite possible (make that probable) that is has none, and never had one. Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until the 1968 Gun Control Act. Most lower cost shotguns, .22 rifles, etc, did not have serial numbers. While it IS perfectly legal to possess a gun that never had one, it IS a serious violation of Federal law to REMOVE one that is there. I collect older Mossberg .22 rifles… Read More

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What year was your gun created?

How to search for your firearm or gun date of creation or manufacture via it's serial number. There is unfortunately no one stop shop for this task but hopefully with the help of this lense you will be able to find your firearm by manufacturer below and follow their link in order to track your weapon. Use the links below and please have your model and serial number handy so you can provide it on the corresponding pages in order to find out when your gun was made.

Colt Firearms

Visit Colt 1911 Website

Colt is known for creating some of the highest quality firearms including the 1911 pistol supported by numerous other awesome standard and tactical pieces of equipment, from rifles to shotguns.

Not able to locate the date of manufacture for your Colt firearm? Well we did some digging and found that Colt offers an archival service for a moderate fee to locate all records of your original Colt shipment. They provide every spec about the gun, who is was shipped to, when it was shipped, and even how many other firearms were shipped at the same time as yours. You can find the order form and specifications of Colt Manufacturing's archival service here.

Browning Firearms

Visit Browning Firearms Website

Browning Firearms has created and manufactured firearms from shotguns, rifles, rimfires, and pistols including many other gun related accessories.

How to find your Serial Number

Use these videos to find the serial number on your gun or firearm.

Glock Firearms

Visit Glock Perfection Website

Here you will find the Glock Talk forums where you can search and chat with individuals who own glocks and can share information with you on finding out 'When was your glock made?' Just click the register link on the top left to start.

Makarov Firearms

Visit MakarovWebsite

Makarov (PM - Pistolet Makarova) - Here you will find the serial number break down by letters and numbers in order to find out when you Makarov firearm was created. This is as simple as matching red to red, blue to blue, or 1 to 1. Ensure you have your serial number handy and visit this site to begin.

Marlin Firearms

Visit Marlin Lookup Website

Visit the link above to find out when your Marlin firearm was manufactured. The website is straight forward and all you have to do is type in the serial number to your gun and BAM you are presented with the date of creation, simple as that. Marlin firearms are kept in a database along with other manufactured firearms for easy reference.

Remington Firearms

Visit Remington Society Website

Firearm dating information about Remington series firearms and guns provided by the Remington Society. You can reference the above website in order to date your firearm by the numbers and letters in the serial number and also learn how to read the serial number to know what each number and letter stands for, just like in a drivers license number.

Sears Branded Firearms

Visit Sears Firearms Website

This is more of a cross reference for Sears branded firearms as well as just about every other manufacturer. This cross reference can be used to figure out which Sears firearm was created by which manufacturer as a mirror model of their own. Then use the links on this lense to look up the firearm that your Sears Firearm is most like to find out the year of manufacture.

Taurus Firearms

Visit Taurus Firearms Website

The Taurus Model Number Lookup System will help you find detailed information about your Taurus Gun. Enter the serial number (no spaces) of your firearm and click on 'Search' to identify your model. (You must click the 'search' button to get your results.

Winchester Firearms

Visit Winchester Lookup Website

Similar to the Marlin lookup tool above (and provided by the same website) comes the Winchester lookup tool. You can simply visit the above web site and type in your serial number off of your Winchester firearm and TADA the date is quickly retrieved from their database and displayed on your screen. It doesn't get much easier than that.

Firearm Poll - When Was My Gun Made?

If your firearm manufacturer was not listed or covered in this lense. Please vote 'other' below and add a comment as to which firearm you are looking for and I will do my best to find and update the information on this lens for you.

U.S. Military Firearms

Visit US Military Firearms Database Website

Select whether your firearm is a handgun or a long gun and choose the appropriate link to be directed to oldguns.net look up tool. Once there simply search for the date your firearm was created by typing in the serial number in the box.

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