I own a ROA Stainless revolver with serial number 148-0008X.
Below is an excerpt from the Ruger serial number lookup site showing the first number shipped for the indicated year:
From the above, it appears the "148" prefix models first shipped in 1994 starting with serial #148-00504. What happened to serial numbers 148-00001 - 148-00503?
In any event, would I be correct in assuming my revolver was made in 1993?
Also, are there any notable differences between "145" and "148" prefixed stainless ROAs?
I would have posted a picture of my revolver but it's in a safe out at my farm so I won't be able to take any pictures until the next time I go out there.
Thanks for your help!
Below is an excerpt from the Ruger serial number lookup site showing the first number shipped for the indicated year:
145-66292 | 1993 | Blued Old Army Serial Numbers rollmarked with Stainless Old Army Revolvers beginning in 1982 |
145-70614 and 148-00504 | 1994 | Blued Old Army Serial Numbers rollmarked with Stainless Old Army Revolvers beginning in 1982 |
From the above, it appears the "148" prefix models first shipped in 1994 starting with serial #148-00504. What happened to serial numbers 148-00001 - 148-00503?
In any event, would I be correct in assuming my revolver was made in 1993?
Also, are there any notable differences between "145" and "148" prefixed stainless ROAs?
I would have posted a picture of my revolver but it's in a safe out at my farm so I won't be able to take any pictures until the next time I go out there.
Thanks for your help!