Need a little help - The Firearms Forum

Woodnut · 10-13-2010, 04:04 PM

I recently purchased a Model 100 .308 Winchester Rifle. I would like to look up the serial number and see when it was made. Can someone please tell me how to do this.

I know from past experience that the Checkered Model 100 was Pre 64. The ones that were made after 64 had embossed checkering. The one I bought is not checkered and has a 5 digit serial number.

Thanks for any help you might can give.

gdmoody · 10-13-2010, 06:42 PM

Try this website, about halfway down on the blue left side bar, you find Manufacture date, then click on Winchester. You might check there and find some information.

http://oldguns.net/

hawkshaw · 10-13-2010, 07:46 PM

Some mfg.s, if you give them the model number with the serial number will give you a detailed history of the gun.

Alpo · 10-13-2010, 08:41 PM

http://oldguns.net/sn_php/windateslo...le=winx100.dat

Woodnut · 10-13-2010, 09:07 PM

Thanks a bunch guys. With your help, I have found out that the gun was manufactured in 1962. Since the M-100 was introduced in 1961, this means mine was the second year of manufacture, which is a good thing.

Thanks again.

Jim K · 10-13-2010, 09:14 PM

Had you given the serial number right off, quite a few of us could have given you the date of manufacture. Winchester, Colt and Iver Johnson handgun serial numbers/dates are well documented; other makers are all or part guesswork, though S&W will check the records on an individual gun for a fee.

Jim

Zane71464 · 10-13-2010, 09:21 PM

[QUOTE=Jim K;677983] though S&W will check the records on an individual gun for a fee.

I didnt know that, but never tried either. Are they that busy, or what is it with S&W?

Jim K · 10-13-2010, 09:37 PM

There are no published records of S&W serial numbers, though the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson gives the more modern ones. Other than that it is mostly "between 1907 and 1942" or something like that.

But if you have a specific model and serial number, the S&W historian will check the shipping records and provide information on the date shipped and the condition (blue, nickel, ivory grips, etc.). I think the charge is $50 but you can check the web site www.smith-wesson.com and click on Firearms History Request.

Colt's serial numbers and dates have been published (up to recent times) and they also run a history service. Again the shipping date and to whom the gun was shipped (usually a distributor) will be provided. I think they charge $100. Winchester records are at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and I think they have the same service.

HTH

Jim

Zane71464 · 10-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Thanks Jim.

solvend · 11-03-2011, 10:50 AM

Call Winchester and make sure the recall was accomplished on yours. Thers is a firing pin/bolt recall that if not fixed can cause the rifle to go into what they call "slam firing" on Model 100's. Called and checked mine which i inherited from my father and it hasnt been accomplished yet.

winchester can look up your serial number and tell you if its been fixed yet. They also pay i think 40-50$ toward having it professionally disassembled. You send in the old part, they send you the new part 6-8 weeks later and then you reinstall it and your good to go

10-13-2010, 04:04 PM	#1
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,172	Need a little help I recently purchased a Model 100 .308 Winchester Rifle. I would like to look up the serial number and see when it was made. Can someone please tell me how to do this. I know from past experience that the Checkered Model 100 was Pre 64. The ones that were made after 64 had embossed checkering. The one I bought is not checkered and has a 5 digit serial number. Thanks for any help you might can give. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member --> Last edited by Woodnut; 10-13-2010 at 04:05 PM.. Reason: spelling,,,, of coarse

10-13-2010, 06:42 PM	#2
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,344	Re: Need a little help Try this website, about halfway down on the blue left side bar, you find Manufacture date, then click on Winchester. You might check there and find some information. http://oldguns.net/ __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-13-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
hawkshaw Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Need a little help Some mfg.s, if you give them the model number with the serial number will give you a detailed history of the gun.

10-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: Need a little help http://oldguns.net/sn_php/windateslo...le=winx100.dat __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-13-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,172	Re: Need a little help Thanks a bunch guys. With your help, I have found out that the gun was manufactured in 1962. Since the M-100 was introduced in 1961, this means mine was the second year of manufacture, which is a good thing. Thanks again. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

10-13-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Need a little help Had you given the serial number right off, quite a few of us could have given you the date of manufacture. Winchester, Colt and Iver Johnson handgun serial numbers/dates are well documented; other makers are all or part guesswork, though S&W will check the records on an individual gun for a fee. Jim

10-13-2010, 09:21 PM	#7
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,369	Re: Need a little help [QUOTE=Jim K;677983] though S&W will check the records on an individual gun for a fee. I didnt know that, but never tried either. Are they that busy, or what is it with S&W? __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

10-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#8
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Need a little help There are no published records of S&W serial numbers, though the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson gives the more modern ones. Other than that it is mostly "between 1907 and 1942" or something like that. But if you have a specific model and serial number, the S&W historian will check the shipping records and provide information on the date shipped and the condition (blue, nickel, ivory grips, etc.). I think the charge is $50 but you can check the web site www.smith-wesson.com and click on Firearms History Request. Colt's serial numbers and dates have been published (up to recent times) and they also run a history service. Again the shipping date and to whom the gun was shipped (usually a distributor) will be provided. I think they charge $100. Winchester records are at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and I think they have the same service. HTH Jim

10-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#9
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,369	Re: Need a little help Thanks Jim. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

11-03-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
solvend Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 20	Re: Need a little help Call Winchester and make sure the recall was accomplished on yours. Thers is a firing pin/bolt recall that if not fixed can cause the rifle to go into what they call "slam firing" on Model 100's. Called and checked mine which i inherited from my father and it hasnt been accomplished yet. winchester can look up your serial number and tell you if its been fixed yet. They also pay i think 40-50$ toward having it professionally disassembled. You send in the old part, they send you the new part 6-8 weeks later and then you reinstall it and your good to go Last edited by solvend; 11-03-2011 at 10:51 AM..