Date of Birth for Colt Agent

[whitebb]

Went to Proofhouse.com but didn't see my serial number series. It is a Colt Agent, .38 spl. Serial # is W010xx. It is not stamped with the colt horse, but frame, side plate etc. number match. Anyone know when this was made? I bought it cheap ($80), and it looks like crap, but solid and unmolested. I need to refinish it (duracoat) and fill some scratches on the barrel (steel)

[Dfariswheel]

W010xx was made in 1982.
The "W" series range began that year, and started at W01001.
By the end of the year the numbers were at W20369.

[whitebb]

Thk you sir.

[Johnny Guest]

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18520&stc=1&d=1144338351

My Agent, mfg 1962, the first year of production.

whitebb -- Is yours one of the later ones, with a finish similar to Parkerizing? If so, they weren't very pretty, even brand new, but usually had a pretty good action and were quite accurate for an alloy frame .38 snubby.

Best,
Johnny

[whitebb]

Mine is a grey anodized frame, and a darker matte grey steel barrel(shrouded). It is not a pretty revolver by any means. I need to send it in and get it worked on (timing is off), replace the grips, and maybe gunkote it. It is in good shape other wise, and I want to fire it after its fixed. I will post some pictures later if possible. My camera does not work with my computer (cameras old), so I need to use my old laptop to pull pictures.