1952.
@ 1960
your model 1894 rifle was made in 1968.
Go to proofhouse.com and look up by model & serial number.
No serial number - no answer.
You will have to call S&W
Can't seem to find that high a serial number in proofhouse.com
what is the manufacture dateof springfield serial# 1226813
Depnds on what you have: 1950 OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL 1947 POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL & DETECTIVE SPECIAL 1929 1903 HAMMERLESS .32 1923 ARMY SPECIAL & OFFICERS MODEL 1918 MODEL 1911 MILITARY
The year of manufacture for serial number 2861290 is 1965
The manufacture date of western field model M782 with the serial 830424 is 2012.
The year of manufacture for a Glenfield Model 75 with serial number 27345752 1996.
Shipped @ 1972-3