theboycalledleaf Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Hi, I appreciate this has been asked before, and I have searched the forum, however.... Can you date a Lanber Field from a serial number? I've contacted GMK but they can't find it on their database. It's a six figure number followed by gauge (12) and chamber size (70). I'd also like to know if the model is correct as the checkering is different to other fields I've seen online. I'll post some photos. Is it bad form to post the serial number? Thanks in advance. Edited June 16, 2018 by theboycalledleaf Content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H tomlin Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I’ve the same gun has it got ducks engraved on the other side but I don’t know the age of mine either sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboycalledleaf Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hi, yes ducks, pheasants and I believe teal. It's a game gun, 12 gauge, single trigger, 70mm chambers, ejector and multi choke. I'm intrigued by the checkering on the forend as it's different to others, having a peak in the V of the grip. I've searched and searched and believe it can't be dated by the serial number, only the proof marks. Shoots great, it's a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think Spanish guns use the same date coding as Italian and that system existed before Lanber did. It's not done with the serial number so have a look on the barrels for a 2 letter stamp. It may be on it's own or incorporated with the proofing mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboycalledleaf Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Westward said: I think Spanish guns use the same date coding as Italian and that system existed before Lanber did. It's not done with the serial number so have a look on the barrels for a 2 letter stamp. It may be on it's own or incorporated with the proofing mark. Here's one side of the barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboycalledleaf Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 And here's the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H tomlin Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Mines woodcock one side ducks the other and pheasant underneath must be the same model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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