[shug2011]

Hello! Looks like from what I've been seeing dating this Taurus 357 is not going to be easy. The number didn't come up on the Taurus website search, called Taurus and was told their records only date back to '81 and she didn't pull ours up so its older than that.
We got this off my husband's grandfather, he has since passed away.

Any pointers on figuring this out are greatly appreciated!!

 

[kruizer]

Don't have an answer for you but I will say welcome to TA. Stick around and you will find a lot of friendly folks.

 

[pgj]

Hi Folks,
I have the same problem like shug2011.
The serial number of my 66 is 97xxx.
Every info is welcome.
Peter

 

[jsteward]

I just purchased a PT92 af para today and I have tried the serial number look up on the Taurus website and it keeps coming up no record. I know it is an older model because it is all steel (no plastic) and has beautiful wood grips. I am sitting here listening to the Clint Eastwood type music on Taurus's on hold and have been for quite some time. The serial number is either TIE85462 or T1E85462. Anyone have any ideas.

 

[ozzy]

I wish all Mfg's did this.

 

[gpoteat]

I called about mine and was told they are having trouble with the look up page and not very many newer numbers show up. But they were happy to look mine up and tell me the date of mfg.

 

[Montkun]

I just purchased a PT92 af para today and I have tried the serial number look up on the Taurus website and it keeps coming up no record. I know it is an older model because it is all steel (no plastic) and has beautiful wood grips. I am sitting here listening to the Clint Eastwood type music on Taurus's on hold and have been for quite some time. The serial number is either TIE85462 or T1E85462. Anyone have any ideas.

Taurus serial numbers follow a distinct pattern for semi autos, three letters followed by five numbers. So it should be TIE85462, it's probably not in the consumer system yet. For a while it seemed that they only update that database quarterly, if that's still the case that wouldn't be until the end of the month.

 

[drummin_man627]

Welcome aboard from Tampa Bay. And welcome to the world of the PT-92.
Taurus' pistol S.N/s have three letters prior to the numbers. The first letter, "T", in this case stands for "9mm". The second letter indicates it's year of manufacture. I keep a chart, and it may not be perfect, but the letter "I" would indicate the year 1990....or thereabouts.
Mine is TZGxxxxx...9mm, 2006, (I believe "G" is month of July, but not sure.) It has plastic grips, rail, decocker, and no lanyard loop.
Don't forget that Condition One carry is a viable option because of the manual Safety mechanism of the PT-92 series.
There are a few member here who have 20 or so years with their PT-92. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy yours, just watch for the normal wear of springs and the locking block, easily replaceable by you.
Shoot often, Shoot safe.

 

[osbornk]

Taurus serial numbers follow a distinct pattern for semi autos, three letters followed by five numbers. So it should be TIE85462, it's probably not in the consumer system yet. For a while it seemed that they only update that database quarterly, if that's still the case that wouldn't be until the end of the month.

Maybe some but not all. My TCP has all numbers except an E at the end. Also not in the system.

 

[Montkun]

Maybe because the TCP was made in Miami and not Brazil like the other Taurus pistols.

 

[osbornk]

Maybe because the TCP was made in Miami and not Brazil like the other Taurus pistols.

You might be right. Of my last 11 firearms, the only not made in the US is my Taurus revolver.

 

[BetoM]

Hi all. New member. I just received a Taurus revolver as a gift from my father in law. An M80, apparently - based on the stamp on the frame inside the cylinder lever arm, blued, original wood grips, 3 inch barrel. A really nice looking gun, very clean. It's been in the family for a while. My bro in law says it shoots very nicely. I tried the look up with the serial number ... no luck. The customer care rep. (via online chat) told me that my gun was imported in the early '80s by International Distribution Inc., and that they did not have any information on it. The gun just doesn't look nearly that old to me, unless it's been packed away for most of that time. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could go next for info? If nothing else, I would like to be reassured about the ammo I can use in it. I'm not a handgun guy - not yet anyway - more plinking rifles and shotguns. My father in law and brother in law shoot standard pressure (non +P) .38 specials as a matter of course, so their experience is only a rough guide. What I've seen online suggests that I probably shouldn't use +P, but I would like that confirmed. Any guidance would be more than I have now.

 

[gbynum]

I own 2 Taurus revolvers (for over 20 years) and just purchased a TCP (738) pistol. In reading, I see things like A, B, C, D, and E models which seem to be the last character of the serial number.

This "new" from retail store is a model 1-738031FS, serial 1B001xxx, UPC 7-25327 61067-0. What do I have here, a counterfeit? It came from Cabelas; I'd normally consider them highly reputable.

This is the "bare bones" version without an extra magazine and no case.

 

[Fishinkeylargo]

I own 2 Taurus revolvers (for over 20 years) and just purchased a TCP (738) pistol. In reading, I see things like A, B, C, D, and E models which seem to be the last character of the serial number.

This "new" from retail store is a model 1-738031FS, serial 1B001xxx, UPC 7-25327 61067-0. What do I have here, a counterfeit? It came from Cabelas; I'd normally consider them highly reputable.

This is the "bare bones" version without an extra magazine and no case.

Seems that Taurus switched the numbering sequence for some reason. Not really sure, the Curve I saw looks like it has the same frame as the TCP and the serial number ended in E. Guess they did not want to start an F series.

 

[Tom K]

I just tried it and it worked pretty well. I got years of manufacture for most of my Taurus guns, except a Model 431 .44 Special and Model 96 in .22LR. Nice!

 

[morayman]

I used the link and found out my SS945 was made in 1998! Good to know,thanks for the link! morayman.............

 

[glen1]

Thank You for this site. It seems more accurate than the chart listed earlier on this forum.

 

[MR_22]

So, I picked up a new (to me) stainless 608 with a 6.5-inch barrel and the serial number is not in the database. It says "No matches for your serial number were found." Is that common? I've used this site a LOT for looking up models from serial numbers and it's always worked.

 

[Driswalds]

A lot of firearms pre date the system.

 

[MR_22]

A lot of firearms pre date the system.

Ah. That would make sense. But I have a hard time believing my 608 was made before the system was setup. I guess maybe I will call them. Thanks!