New 44 mag ?

[calaverasslim]

I just got a 44 mag, M94 in a deal. Top eject, yadda, yadda. Made sometime in the 70's or 80's. SN is 3,XXX,XXX M

What does the M mean?

[Hardcast416taylor]

More than likely that letter means probably what month or year it was made.Robert

[OBXPilgrim]

They stamped "M" on the end of the serial number to designate it as being a magnum frame.

I believe "MAGNUM" is stamped on the bottom of the frame also. At least my 3409XXXM 44 is. I think mine was dated to 1971.