the serial number is written on the metalwork on the left hand side of the rifle.
Not possible. Serial numbers are not unique to one maker.
Serial numbers were not required until 1968.
It is likely that a Savage Model 22 rifle does not have a serial number. Serial numbers were not required by law in the US until 1968.
No "code" involved. You just have to find a source for SAKO serial numbers.
CROSMAN 2100 You can find CROSMAN Parts and manuals at ( see the link below) This should give you a diagram on how to dissamble a crosman 2100.
The Crosman 140 Air Rifle was made from 1954 to 1968 in four different variations. Crosman no longer makes parts for the rifle but you can still get it repaired. The Crosman home page offers a "Find a repair center" button on their first page. From there you can locate a center that has parts for your rifle. See the related link.
Try proofhouse.com.
Serial numbers were not required before the GCA 68 was enacted.
See the link below you will find all the Crosman rifles manuals there.
Go to ( See the link below ) and find your parts and owners manual for your gun or rifle. Crosman keeps a web page for older airguns.
There are books with the serial numbers for sale. Do a web search for M1 Garand