And no ... I'm not talking about the four legged model.
I have a Llama IX-A (SN 45xxxx) chambered in .45 ACP that I acquired back in 1978/79 that I am trying to determine the date of manufacture. I have found information on several websites describing Spanish proof marks as consisting of single/double alphabetic characters that may include a number (1 or 2) identifying dates of manufacture from 1927 (A) to 2006 (Z2). The pistol has the late Eibar Automatic Pistol Proof (looks like a flaming bomb with letter P) that was used from December 14, 1929 to the present. However, there is no Year Code (character with star or asterisk above) anywhere on the frame. The year code is supposed to be located on the left-hand side of the pistol or on and above the trigger guard however, none is found. I likewise have removed and checked under the hand grips and found nothing.
This pistol has the checkered wooden grips (with the Llama medallion), large base magazine, lanyard ring, and a three vent rib slide indicating a date of manufacture between 1955 through 1970.
Did Llama produce pistols without stamping the year code and, if so, why would this be done? Thanks for any information or guess as to its age.
I have a Llama IX-A (SN 45xxxx) chambered in .45 ACP that I acquired back in 1978/79 that I am trying to determine the date of manufacture. I have found information on several websites describing Spanish proof marks as consisting of single/double alphabetic characters that may include a number (1 or 2) identifying dates of manufacture from 1927 (A) to 2006 (Z2). The pistol has the late Eibar Automatic Pistol Proof (looks like a flaming bomb with letter P) that was used from December 14, 1929 to the present. However, there is no Year Code (character with star or asterisk above) anywhere on the frame. The year code is supposed to be located on the left-hand side of the pistol or on and above the trigger guard however, none is found. I likewise have removed and checked under the hand grips and found nothing.
This pistol has the checkered wooden grips (with the Llama medallion), large base magazine, lanyard ring, and a three vent rib slide indicating a date of manufacture between 1955 through 1970.
Did Llama produce pistols without stamping the year code and, if so, why would this be done? Thanks for any information or guess as to its age.
