The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - ASM manufacture date, anybody figure it out yet?

Doc Hoy · February 5, 2012, 10:58 AM

...an ASM steel .44 with the date code on the floor of the frame just forward of the trigger guard.

Also have a brass frame .44 with the date code just forward of the trigger guard on the floor of the frame.

Have a brass .44 from Palmetto imported by Garrett Arms in Norfolk, VA no date code at all. The serial number with the Palmetto palm is on the cylinder only.

Have a brass .44 from Palmetto imported by Richland also with a serial number and the Palmetto palm on the cylinder but nowhere else and no date code.

Have a Pietta nickel plated .44 with the date code on the floor of the frame just forward of the trigger guard but I have a Siles imported ASP with the date code on the right side of the frame.

I have a Pietta .31 (1863) with no date code and a Pietta .44 in steel (Six inch barrel) with the date code on the side of the frame just aft of the barrel.

February 5, 2012, 10:58 AM	#8
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I have .... ...an ASM steel .44 with the date code on the floor of the frame just forward of the trigger guard. Also have a brass frame .44 with the date code just forward of the trigger guard on the floor of the frame. Have a brass .44 from Palmetto imported by Garrett Arms in Norfolk, VA no date code at all. The serial number with the Palmetto palm is on the cylinder only. Have a brass .44 from Palmetto imported by Richland also with a serial number and the Palmetto palm on the cylinder but nowhere else and no date code. Have a Pietta nickel plated .44 with the date code on the floor of the frame just forward of the trigger guard but I have a Siles imported ASP with the date code on the right side of the frame. I have a Pietta .31 (1863) with no date code and a Pietta .44 in steel (Six inch barrel) with the date code on the side of the frame just aft of the barrel. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.