What year was my Winchester manufactured? (Serial Number Reference)
Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s
Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. These pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms. None of the page scans are of original documents but are simply transcribed information typed into a word processing program. In general, this information is the same that you would get if you called our customer service department and asked them for the information. They use these documents as a reference and the documents should be limited to that use.
Click the image below to download the PDF document containing the serial number date-range information on many Winchester firearms. You will need the Adobe Reader program to open this file. Adobe Reader is available free from Adobe.
THE HISTORY OF WINCHESTER HISTORIC SERIAL NUMBER RECORDS.
There are many “legends” about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are:
There are many “legends” about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are:
The single-shot shotgun reigned supreme in the first half of the 20th century, and this Ward's Western Field Model 10 is evidence of the hard use these budget guns saw. The serial number code is arranged as follows: It will have a small grouping of letters and numbers. The last two numbers in the letter/number group is the year of manufacture. The longer grouping of numbers (no letters) is your serial number, which you will not need in order to know the year of your golf cart.
- A fire at the factory
- Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning)
- Records simply lost in filing
- Records misplaced between ownership transitions
- Documents borrowed but not returned
There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them. https://treeshots286.weebly.com/download-crack-need-for-speed-world-2010.html. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. But perhaps these pages can help you somewhat in your research.
Please keep the following points in mind as you explore these pages:
- Many of the Winchester brand firearms produced over the years are included, but not all. If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information.
- Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times. Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify.
- In general, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided in this document. There is no other detail beyond this that we can provide.
- Since this information was provided through old documents (both official and otherwise), no representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate.
- In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office. 800-333-3288. Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian.
- For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711. For Parts and Service call: 800.322.4626
- For questions related to Ammunition don’t call us. Contact Winchester Ammunition directly.
- No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed.
- The Cody Firearms Museum has more information on Winchesters produced before 1900.
- This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms. www.georgemadis.com
There are other outside resources – including the Cody Firearm Museum -- which can be excellent for determining date of manufacture and value: Click here to go to our gun values resource links.
Click below to download a PDF overview of Cody Museum serial number resources.
(Please remember that this information is a compilation over time -- collected from secondhand information. No confidentail records were used. We reserve the right to make changes at any time and make no claims as to accuracy. No attempt has been made to determine the value of any Winchester products.)
Wards Western Field 22 Rifle
© Winchester Repeating Arms, 2012, 2015, R. Stitt
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What Year is My EZ-GO Golf Cart?
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1976 thru 1993 (Marathon Model)The serial number tag is located… on the dash board under the glove box on the passenger side.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: It will have a small grouping of letters and numbers. The last two numbers in the letter/number group is the year of manufacture. The longer grouping of numbers (no letters) is your serial number, which you will not need in order to know the year of your golf cart.
1994 thru 2002 (Medalist and TXT Models)The serial number tag is located…on the passenger side of the vehicle, in the glove box, on the left side.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: It will have a small grouping of letters and numbers. The last two numbers in the letter/number group is the year of manufacture. The longer grouping of numbers (no letters) is your serial number, which you will not need in order to know the year of your golf cart.
2003 thru today (TXT Models)The serial number tag is located…behind the seat by flipping up the black plactic access panel. There, you will notice a plastic tag glued on to the cross member of the frame.*
The serial number code is arranged as follows: It will have a small grouping of letters and numbers. The last two numbers in the letter/number group is the year of manufacture. The longer grouping of numbers (no letters) is your serial number, which you will not need in order to know the year of your golf cart.
What Year is My Club Car Golf Cart?
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1975 thru 1980The serial number tag is located… under the seat on the driver’s side of the car, on the aluminum I-beam frame rail, next to the two batteries. If there serial number tag happens to be missing, you can identify these carts by the fact that they have three foot pedal controls. One is a regular brake, the other, a parking brake, and the third pedal, the accelerator.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: A78XX – XXXXX. In this sequence, the A designates it as an electric model, which is the only model they made (No gas powered carts in those years). The next two numbers are the year of manufacture. In the example above, it would have been manufactured in 1978.
1982 thru today (DS Model)
1982 - 2000.5 'DS'- Silver metal top supports, two separate back rests.
2000.5+ 'DS' - Black top supports, one piece backrest.
The serial number tag is located…on the dash board just below the right side glove box, and above the floor mat. These carts can be distinguished from their older 1975 thru 1980 cousins, having only two foot pedal controls. One is a brake, the other, an accelerator.
2004 thru today (Precedent)
The serial number code is arranged as follows: A84XX – XXXXX or, AG89 – XXXXX. The letters may vary but with either arrangement, the first two numbers are the year of manufacture.
What Year is My Yamaha Golf Cart?
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Yamaha has changed the location of their serial numbers more than any other golf car manufacturer. They also have more models of golf carts than other manufacturers. The most popular models are as follows:
G1The serial number is located…On the frame cross member, under the back bumper, stamped into the frame. It could be located anywhere along the cross member. If the frame is dirty or rusty, it may be difficult to find.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.
G2 Early ModelsThe serial number is located…On the frame cross member, under the back bumper, stamped into the frame on the passenger side. If the frame is dirty or rusty, it may be difficult to find.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.
G2 Later ModelsThe serial number is located…by lifting back the seat cover on its hinge. It is located on the frame cross member in front of the engine down by the floorboard where the cover hinges.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.
G8The serial number is located…by lifting off the seat. Near the location of the passenger side seat hinge support, you will find a vertical support attached to the frame. On the inboard side of the vertical frame support you will find the serial number tag.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.
G9The serial number is located…by lifting back the seat cover on its hinge. It is located on the frame cross member in front of the engine down by the floorboard where the cover hinges.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.
G14, G16, G19 and G22The serial number is located…in various positions on these carts. 1. The easiest one to look for first is a tag located on the driver’s side, under the glove box, running vertically, and next to the rubber edge strip. The next two possible locations require lifting off the seat. 2. Near the location of either the driver side or passenger side seat hinge support, you will find a vertical support attached to the frame. On the inboard side of the vertical frame support you will find the serial number tag.
The serial number code is arranged as follows: JXX – XXXXXX, which designates the model. The model number can be found it the chart below with the corresponding year.