[quote=oneandtwo]Win. model 1892 ser. # 54409 no E was made in 1894
But if the "E" is something else, like 8, or whatever,(has to be a #), then, a six digit serial #, in the 544,090, makes it, 1914, mfg.
544,090 would have been serialized in 1910.
You are Correct Pocono! Thanks! My Bad. So with that in mind, pics. would really help, even showing the Caliber designation, as the script changed on many models during production.
Like Pocono said "Mfg. 1910" ! Yeah a letter from the Cody Museum, will verify, the Originality of the Firearm, based on the serial number. It may be worn, but if it's all original and not messed with, it has some Value to it, and therefore you might want to leave it in it's original condition, enjoying it as how you choose, weather you shoot it, display, or whatever! Being that it was mfg. after 1898, it is considered a modern Firearm, and not an Antique! Your gun should be safe to use modern smokeless ammo, as the change from Black powder, started in 1894, and evolved through the turn of the Century. Someone competent, should check out the firearm for safety sake, and made sure it's in good working order, and that there are no obstructions in the barrel, and is working properly! You never know when the last time it was fired, and sometimes facts get lost over the yrs. and you never know if it was put aside having an issue, or problems! It's a Very Nice Family Heirloom! Congrats!
