Since 2014, the 'federal eagle' has been replaced by the letters 'CIP'.a rifle with the letters AF was fired by the state in 2005 (05). When determining the year of firing, only the last two digits of a year are given, i.e.

The code for age determination is as follows:Ġ=A 1=B 2=C 3=D, 4=E 5=F 6=G 7=H 8=I/J 9=K

Since about 1968, the year has been coded.

From about 1958 to about 1968, the last two digits of the year were stamped on in addition to the proof mark.

Until about 1958, only the proof mark and the caliber were stamped on the barrel.

Listing of the various proof marks (year numbers approximated). For example, it is quite possible that even after 1968 only the year is applied, but not a letter code. However, exceptions to this are possible. M had previously been used exclusively for the Savage 10ML and 10ML-II muzzleloaders. L was likely skipped as it could be easily misidentified as an 'I' or '1'. You will notice that L and M were skipped as letter prefixes. The years listed below are approximations and reflect the common practice that was primarily used during the period in question. Note that we don't have definitive data on newer guns with the J, K and N serial number prefixes at this time. However, every rifle owner can draw his own conclusions about the approximate age of his rifle based on the government proof mark on the barrel. Therefore, we can only pass on such information to authorities or for a fee. The effort to determine the year of manufacture of a rifle based on its serial number is enormous for us. To do this, please read through the following information: M had previously been used exclusively for the Savage 10ML and 10ML-II muzzleloaders.You can also determine the age of your rifle or pistol yourself and thus obtain the information you require free of charge. L was likely skipped as it could be easily misidentified as an 'I' or '1'.

You will notice that L and M were skipped as letter prefixes.

Note that we don't have definitive data on newer guns with the J, K and N serial number prefixes at this time.

The 'G' prefix coincided with the change to the AccuTrigger and the round-back receiver.

S/N F498821 and above were made after Ron Coburn and his investors purchased the company on November 1, 1995.

S/N F498821 or lower were made while the company was owned by an investment company while working to come out of bankruptcy protection.

The 'F' prefix range is broken up into two groups:.Savage started using the serial number letter prefix to signify their compliance with the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 and differentiate their firearms that were made before (no letter prefix) and after (with prefix) the GCA went into effect on October 22, 1968.

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