Generally corresponds to the late 1960s to early 1970s (e.g., 1969–1971).
The year is usually represented by a single digit or two digits at the end of the code.
Savage used a simple cipher for their date codes. The letters in the word correspond to numbers 1 through 12, but not in alphabetical order.
If your Springfield Model 67 Series B does have a serial number (usually stamped on the left side of the receiver or the underside of the barrel), it was manufactured after 1968. Unfortunately, Savage/Springfield did not maintain a public, sequential year-by-year log.
Look at the first one or two letters of the serial number:
: The letter represents the year. For example, "U" corresponds to 1967 . 2. Serial Number Analysis (Post-1968 Models)
Depending on when your specific shotgun was made, you can narrow down the production year using one of three primary methods:
: Typically features a blued steel receiver and a hardwood stock (birch or walnut-finished).