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September 11, 2023 - 9:05 pm
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I just acquired a 52E with a serial number just over 123,000 and when I put the number into the website, it shows a build date of 1966 but that must be off as the E’s weren’t made until 1969-70.  Thinking it’s probably because there just isn’t enough info for the late built 52’s.

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September 11, 2023 - 10:07 pm
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Don,

All of the DOM information beyond July 26, 1949 is an estimate.  The PR records end at S/N 74125 on July 26, 1949.

Bert

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September 11, 2023 - 11:32 pm
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Might try a PM to SEEWIN, who could probably provide you with a very good estimate; he’s owned more of them than anyone I know.

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Message me the s/n. I may have some  history on the rifle, and can possibly get you close with a DOM.

Steve

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Thanks to Steve, this rifle was probably built in 1970 or 71′.

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