How old?

[Oldbear]

I’ve got a line on a RAMI decocker.   Per the owner, he doesn’t see a “year” on the piece, only the SN.   SN is B27XXXX.    Any idea how old this on is?   My ‘19 RAMI is #C9XXXXX.    Going to try to drive over (couple hours each way) to see it this weekend, but would like an idea on age of piece.  Thanks

[timetofly]

The year of manufacture is stamped on the slide before the proof stamp.  It is a two digit number., and in this case it is 15 (2015) See the pic that is attached.

Good luck!

[Oldbear]

Thanks, I know everyone I’ve seen had a number, but the guy I talked to about this one said he didn’t see any.  I note on the one you showed with a 15 date and a # far high than the used one I’m going to see.  At least I’m getting a idea how old it is😏

[Porcupine]

I don't know if it helps, but mine is '12 manufactured, and starts with "B16"

[Oldbear]

I don't know if it helps, but mine is '12 manufactured, and starts with "B16"

Thanks!

[jurek]

timetofly is right. "15" mark is the production year.

[Porcupine]

timetofly is right. "15" mark is the production year.

The seller told the OP there is no production year stamp.

I've never seen that before, but when he gets a look at it, I guess he'll know.

[Oldbear]

All my others have a date stamped on them.   This one is located 150 miles from me and I’ve not seen it, but owner claims “no date” and the (poor quality) picture doesn’t show one😳, hence the original question.   I think I’m gonna pass on this one.,,

[Ruber]

Early version slides have the date stamp above the extractor, not by the SN (though I thought that predated any B.... serial numbers).  My ‘04 RAMI’s SN starts with A029xxx and my ‘18 RAMI is C588xxx.

[timetofly]

timetofly is right. "15" mark is the production year.

The seller told the OP there is no production year stamp.

I've never seen that before, but when he gets a look at it, I guess he'll know.

Exactly.