Help dating a 75 stainless

[d500lnn]

Can anyone tell me the year of manufacturing of a 75 Stainless - S/n 226629

I'm trying to sell to a fella and he wants to know year of manufacture

 

[paulsonconstruction]

I know of no data that will date a Model 75 from a serial number. Tell him Model 75's were made from 1996 to 2006. So, with a serial number in the 200,000's a rough "guesstimate" of it's born on date could be made if the total number of 75's was known.

 

[stonecreek]

It is not nearly old enough or rare enough to be of interest to collectors, and it is not in current production. That makes where it might fall within the decade or so during which this model was being produced pretty irrelevant. Its condition is much more important than its age.

 

[d500lnn]

I agree with both of the statements above. I thought it was an odd request. I know the 75 began production at their 75th year, like the 85 was their 85th year. Anyhow, the rifle is in great shape. He's gone quiet. No worries.