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Model W12 and Model 14-1 Serial Number Question
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g2bking
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December 5, 2023 - 1:46 pm
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I have a Model W12 snub nose with the only serial number #2983 under the grip. along with a 14-1 with the serial number only on the right side, #33349. I'm selling off most of my collection and plan to part with one or both, I also have a 15-1 that was my first handgun I ever owned, but this one isn't for sale. Any help with year or year range of production would be appreciated. Both are Monson manufactered.thumbnail_IMG_8594.jpgImage Enlarger

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The Model 12 is very early. Probably early 1970. The early ones had the serial number on the grip tang. They range up to serial number 10,000. The model 14-1 Were made in 1973 and 74. Starting at serial number 25,000 or so up to 50,000. 

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Ole Dog said
The Model 12 is very early. Probably early 1970. The early ones had the serial number on the grip tang. They range up to serial number 10,000. The model 14-1 Were made in 1973 and 74. Starting at serial number 25,000 or so up to 50,000. 

  

Agreed! 

Will you be posting them for sale here on the dwf or are you going more broad? 

I love the look of a snubby W12!cool

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