My "new" Dart .45 rifle

[tom in nc]

I just bought this rifle. It is a Dart .45 caliber and was made in 1977 according to the stamped # (AC) and THE chart on here. It has either been well cared for or had possibly not been shot until I bought it a few days ago. I shot it a few times and I am pleased.

 

[Zonie]

Your gun was proofed in 1977. I know this because of the "AC" code in the stamped box.
The other markings are Italian proof marks. Happy shooting.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Looks great for its age.

 

[tom in nc]

Now that I know, thanks to THE chart on here, how to date these Italian made reproduction guns, that my gun was made in 1977, I wonder if it had been shot before I got it. The seller assured me that it was a "good shooting gun". But it was so clean that there was no evidence that it had ever been fired. Had I known that it was 42 years old I would have spent a little more time examining it before I loaded and fired it the first time. No matter though, I bought it to shoot and that's what I will do. It' not like it's an original antique anyway, right? If someone has fired it and taken great care of it for 40+ years I will do the same and maybe pass it down to one of my grandsons.

 

[Dan Masson]

Nice find! Regardless of date it was made, you pretty much have a new rifle, it'll last a life time!