Dating a VM?

pinkanese · 07-09-2009, 11:24 PM

I was wondering do they prefer fancy restaurants or romantic walks.....

Sorry it was too easy, I am wondering if there is any way to figure out when a VM was made, either by parts on it or the serial #.

HurtCow · 07-10-2009, 01:02 AM

I like my guns how I like my women...

Ugly, heavy, and loud!

HyePower · 07-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Well, Sheridan changed serial numbers along the way, so it would be really hard to give an exact date.

mustangii · 07-11-2009, 10:54 PM

The earlier versions had a smaller transfer port and dull flat trigger.
Later versions had larger port and silver trigger. Earliest models were PMI 3s

edm

mustangii · 07-11-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HurtCow

I like my guns how I like my women...

Ugly, heavy, and loud!

Curt I've seen pictures of your wife that doesn't describe her at all,

edm

HP_Lovecraft · 07-13-2009, 08:31 PM

To answer the original question, yes, you can date pretty well by looking at the parts, or serial number.

First, is the serial 6-digit or 9-digit? The 9-digit ones have a 3-digit batch number added to the front which is the month/year the batch was produced.

As for parts, it can be sketchy as the VM was often upgraded, but a quick rundown might be:
non-ambi w/ long-bolt and camo rail: dates to late 1990.
non-ambi w/ short bolt: dates to 1991
ambi w/ metal plates: dates to 1992

after this they should have batch numbers:
1993- switch to 6-hole valve
1994- switch to larger port
1995- notch in feed port
1996- newer style trigger
1997- internal ec and shorter trigger block
1998- production ends.

pinkanese · 07-13-2009, 08:39 PM

Serial is 008858, so no batch number. It is non ambidextrous, with metal side plats and the body has the funky tiger stripe camo. I would call the bolt short but I have nothign to compare it to, so I am guess it is a '91 model.

HP_Lovecraft · 07-15-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkanese

Serial is 008858, so no batch number. It is non ambidextrous, with metal side plats and the body has the funky tiger stripe camo. I would call the bolt short but I have nothign to compare it to, so I am guess it is a '91 model.

The longer bolt/hammer versions have a seperate cocking and safety knob. So, if you have 2 knobs, then its the earlier late 1990 version. Thoses were usually the purple stripe anno, rather then the black/white stripe camo.

infamoussmiley · 07-15-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkanese

Serial is 008858, so no batch number. It is non ambidextrous, with metal side plats and the body has the funky tiger stripe camo. I would call the bolt short but I have nothign to compare it to, so I am guess it is a '91 model.

#4368 and long cocking slot.

Anonymous Coward · 07-16-2009, 07:08 PM

HP_Lovecraft, at point point did the plastic side panels come into play? Maybe you could create a VM timeline thread and sticky it as this question pops up from time to time.

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HyePower Bitter Young Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA	Well, Sheridan changed serial numbers along the way, so it would be really hard to give an exact date. __________________ MCB Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Misc. Parts Sale!

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mustangii Born again Join Date: May 2006 Location: Warrensburg MO	The earlier versions had a smaller transfer port and dull flat trigger. Later versions had larger port and silver trigger. Earliest models were PMI 3s edm __________________ Will no longer be selling anything outside of North America http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html ASE certifed master tech Chrysler Level 4 certfied Master Tech

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HP_Lovecraft Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	To answer the original question, yes, you can date pretty well by looking at the parts, or serial number. First, is the serial 6-digit or 9-digit? The 9-digit ones have a 3-digit batch number added to the front which is the month/year the batch was produced. As for parts, it can be sketchy as the VM was often upgraded, but a quick rundown might be: non-ambi w/ long-bolt and camo rail: dates to late 1990. non-ambi w/ short bolt: dates to 1991 ambi w/ metal plates: dates to 1992 after this they should have batch numbers: 1993- switch to 6-hole valve 1994- switch to larger port 1995- notch in feed port 1996- newer style trigger 1997- internal ec and shorter trigger block 1998- production ends. __________________ www.montneel.com "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

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07-16-2009, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007	HP_Lovecraft, at point point did the plastic side panels come into play? Maybe you could create a VM timeline thread and sticky it as this question pops up from time to time.