Odd Serial Numbering

jimbo1096
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Re: Odd Serial Numbering

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On the two semi-autos the prefix 10's are so different in font and depth I can't help but thinking a batch were run with the prefix and then they came back and stamped the last 5 digits.
Ruger8r
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Re: Odd Serial Numbering

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I'm looking at a letter-prefix OM Bearcat that has the last digit elevated about half way higher than the others with a clear and even strike. It's an interesting number, as well. Is there any premium for a mis-struck SN Bearcat like that or is it fairly common?
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hittman
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Re: Odd Serial Numbering

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Seems there's lots of oddities like that. Few seem to made any difference in the price of the gun though.

I've got an old 44 Carbine with a 100- serial number but it's stamped 1 0- ..... missing the 1st 0.

A "D" stamped gun I have, that was clearly done by hand, has the "D" backwards! The end label WAS printed with the "D" correct though! :lol:
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Re: Odd Serial Numbering

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Here's one on GB that has a mis-aligned 20 prefix:
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns- ... =101405652
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chet15
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Re: Odd Serial Numbering

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One more added to the mystery... Super Blackhawk serial number "01172" with large size serial numbers.
Looks like Ruger didn't get the 80- added to this one either!!! When I have a better pic, we will get it posted.
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