Colt Saa Serial Number Identification
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Funny thing, I was just giving my son a home-schoolin' class last night about this very thing, using a Pawn Stars' episode as an example. The 1st and 2nd generation SAAs have assembly numbers on the loading gate that should match numbers on the frame. Take the stocks off your 2nd gen sixers and look for a number on the right, rear flat of the frame. It should match the number on the loading gate if the gate is original. The 3rd generation SAAs have the last digits of the serial number on the gate. That is why they match the serial number, while the numbers on your 2nd don't. National Resonator Guitar Serial Numbers here.
Dec 02, 2008 Colt.45 Long Colt Identification. With all due respect to Alpo the numbers on the loading gate of old Colts has no reference to the serial number.
Don't worry, even some T.V. Experts think the numbers should match on the older guns. Here's a GunBroker auction for a 1st gen where the serial number is on the loading gate, a huge red flag of fraud- or unbelievable coincidence: •. Took the grips off the 45 and it has the serial number stamped twice on the frame left side marked left side serial number of pistol once on in side of back strap and once on left side inside bottom of frame close to the flat spring.
No number right side at all after taking off grips, the other pistol is away at gun smith for minor repair, but will check later. The other thing about this pistol is when the hammer is fully down the cylinder will rotate left and depress the bolt down,It will not move to the right The Bolt is in the cylinder notches but if cylinder moved to the left it will depress the bolt and move a little. Thanks for your help Horse gunner •. Took the grips off the 45 and it has the serial number stamped twice on the frame left side marked left side serial number of pistol once on in side of back strap and once on left side inside bottom of frame close to the flat spring. No number right side at all after taking off grips, the other pistol is away at gun smith for minor repair, but will check later. The other thing about this pistol is when the hammer is fully down the cylinder will rotate left and depress the bolt down,It will not move to the right The Bolt is in the cylinder notches but if cylinder moved to the left it will depress the bolt and move a little.
Thanks for your help Horse gunner Horse gunner: Carefully re-read what Peacemaker told you. He said to look on the back of the FRAME; not the trigger guard; not the backstrap. On the back of the FRAME, right side, just beneath where the right side screw attaches the top of the backstrap to the back of the frame, the assembly number is stamped on 2nd generation guns. It should match the assembly number on the loading gate.
The other thing about this pistol is when the hammer is fully down the cylinder will rotate left and depress the bolt down,It will not move to the right The Bolt is in the cylinder notches but if cylinder moved to the left it will depress the bolt and move a little. Your cylinder slots are worn, your bolt head is worn, your bolt spring is too weak or loose, or any combination of these. For starters, take the trigger guard off and make sure the bolt spring screw is tight. Too many people loosen that screw for some reason, then it can vibrate even looser while firing until the bolt does as you say. Keep it tight as designed.