Serial Number On Worldcon Hero Prop?

[panzerrune]

Hello,

My next quest for a custom add on to a already being built metal replica kit is the little serial number as seen on the Worldcon hero prop. I am posting two photos,

1) Shows the first four digits. The last digit, the fourth in the photo is a "4".
2) Next photo begins to show a fifth digit after the "4", i can only guess at what it is, yet gueesing is not knowing for sure.

Any help or another photo that is being missed would be of great help! Also i would guess that the serial number is only on one side of the heroprop not both sides?

Thanks for the help!

[panzerrune]

Second photo.

Thanks again!

[andy]

Are you sure that is another #? I always thought the complete# was 6084. What are Bulldog serial #s usually from then?

Andy

[Noeland]

Every bulldog I've ever seen in person has a 6 digit serial # on it. Including a few vintage ones.

I've always taken note of this, because the number is stamped in such an obvious place.

I've seen a few NIB versions on the web with 5 digits, and also 7 digits, or what looked like 7 digits, it's hard to tell online some times.

I suppose that means we can't rule out a 4 digit serial #, and can't confirm it.
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[andy]

I looked at all the pictures from Karl's set, and in all the different shots even from different angles it doesn't seem like there is any more # there. Of course it seems right at the very edge and does not seem to continue past the grips. The problem is exacerbated by the lens effect of the clear grips.

The only guess I can give is from the second shot is a #3,8, or 2. I suppose it could be a partial # as well, not fully stamped in.

Andy

[panzerrune]

I cut in vinyl with the plotter at work as small as i could possibly get the numbers and still be able to work with them to adjust and lay them onto the BD frame. Engraving was not a option as i would have to dismantle part of the gun and it would be somewhat spendy, PLUS if the engraver messes up it would be permanent!

I used a somewhat flat/dull silver vinyl and did a guess as to what the number after the first four digits was, which i guessed a "8". If i need to move or adjust the serial number or change anything, the vinyl will lift off with the tip of a x-acto blade. I layed transfer tape onto the BD frame so i had a reference line. With the x-acto blade i layed each number separately in place. With the amber grip back on, i am very pleased with how it came out. Those grips do wonders at hiding any flaws or such. The numbers do have a engraved appearance while looking through the grip. I off centered the serial number enough to where it "warps" the last digit as it does on the WC heroprop photos.

I also got the "kidney shaped" hole behind the finger grooves on the outer grip frame that Andy said needed to be filled and painted done. I also mimicked best i could the glued on chip/crack on the opposite side grip at the top corner. I will get those photos posted once i get the camera back.

Thanks.

[clutch]

The hole shouldn't be in the outer grip frame? Really?

[phase pistol]

The serial number appears to be 60848

[phase pistol]

I imagine you're not talking about the hole in the back of the frame, which is quite definitely there.

[andy]

I think they are talking about the kidney shaped cut out of the front part of the external gripframe on the Sidkit (probably for weight). From these two pics of Karl's, it does not look like it is there....


Karl, the one showing the last serial number I can not find from my selection of the download. Either that or I am blind . Thank you again for sharing these pictures, we really can not thank you enough.

It also looks like the eight is the last number in the serial number for sure. I wonder if the current version of charter arms would still have info on the company from the 70's and before? The company is a whole new company than it was before, and may not have all records of the old company, unless they had a code built in. It is worth a shot to call for sure. I say leave no stone left unturned.

Andy

[phase pistol]

Well the Japanese managed to get the number right.



The closeup was pulled from this shot.



- k

[andy]

Yep, I am blind, I have that shot. The 8 becomes pretty clear when it is zoomed in.

Andy

[joberg]

Panzerrune, you did a great job!...and yes it's an 8.

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[clutch]

Crap. More I have to do. I don't suppose you'd make some serial numbers for us less technically inclined??

[panzerrune]

[phase pistol]

I went ahead and emailed Charter Arms to ask if they can ID the pistol based on that serial number. I'll report back if they reply.

- k

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