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December 27, 2010
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what does first issue mean stamped on frame and 8 inch shroud mean? serial number begins with F0000xx also has 93 etched under first issue.
January 26, 2009
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The first issue stamp was put on the first run of revolvers that were made in the Norwich plant. Bob Serva owned the company at the time. The 93 is the 93rd 744 that came off of the line since production resumed.I'm not sure how many of each model were stamped this way. Others here will probably chime in with more info. I have a Norwich produced 744VH8 which is stamped that way. It is #60. I bought it new, as soon as I heard they were available. Great revolver!
December 27, 2010
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That makes sence because ser number is also 93
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May 2, 2009
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May have first issue and serial number under grips also.
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January 24, 2009
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jwk said:
I'm not sure how many of each model were stamped this way.
This discussion pops up from time to time. I don't recall who had found the highest number last time. Here's the highest number I've found so far...
Each caliber started off with their own run of "First Edition" numbers.
