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Age of an EB SF

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#1 ·
I just found a Special Forces SS and was wondering about the age. The gun has been shot very little, but has what seems to be a low serial number...71XX

Anybody give me any idea as to the age of this gun?

Thx
 
#6 ·
Thx to all who responded. I just traded for this gun and I can see the condition, just didn't know the age
 
#7 ·
According to the annual firearms manufacturing and export reports (1998-2012)
- 1998-2009: Ed Brown sold 6059 guns, info for 2003 is missing, a good guess would be 300
- 2010: Ed Brown sold 1876 guns

Jim is right, 95% it's a 2010 gun.
 
#9 ·
I did call them this morning and yes it is a 2010 production. That was all the info they would give me though without paying for it and getting a letter with Ed's signature.
 
#10 ·
For a quick estimate check the year on the night sights if so equipped, should put you in the ballpark. It's a handy tool if you are looking at an EB at a show or GS and IF no one returned the sight to have it replaced under warranty. A phone call during business hours as you found out will verify the production year.
 
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