I would say that your grandfather had a pretty good relationship with AMT or contacted them to commission a special gun for himself. That inscription 'ELK45' is the serial number. Pretty cool and it's the first AMT I have seen with a custom serial #. Nice touch that the grips match too. Serial Number Database Search This database contains the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin straight pull rifles with the corresponding manufacturing years. Please enter the rifle serial number without prefix (ie. Several rifle types may be in the same serial number range. Which Swiss rifle do I have? You own a swiss rifle and don't know the exact. The goal of this website is to be a complete set of reference materiel for AMT firearms, as you can imaging not all of the content on the site belongs to me and this has been a real community effort, feel free to pop over to the forum and say Hi if you want to meet. I have a AMT Automag II.22 WMR Serial #: C01113 stamped above trigger on right side of gun. The pistol is in excellent condition with box and manual, no signs of use or wear on pistol. My father passed away in July and I am trying to document his gun collection and create an insurance policy. AMT Hardballer 45 caliber automatic pistol, serial number B27175, stainless steel, made in USA Covina California, includes original box and clip. Approx 9 x 6 inches. All firearms with the FFL required statement will need to have a background check etc, a fee of $30, per FFL filing will be charged. Shipping will be a separate charge if needed.
SOLD FOR: $996.00
LSB#: 150917JM06
Make: A.M.T.
Model: Hardballer
Serial Number: A02961
Year of Manufacture: 1977-Early 1980’s; This pistol was made at the Arcadia plant and has an early A prefix.
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HARDBALLER / AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45” with “AMT” and the company logo, the right side is marked “STAINLESS – MADE IN U.S.A.”. The right side of the frame is marked “AMT” with the company logo and “A02961 / ARCADIA, CA.”. The bottom of the magazine is marked “AMT HARDBALLER”. The included factory box is marked “45 CAL. A.M.T. / HARDBALLER / SERIAL NO. 2961”.
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Barrel Length: 5”
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Sights / Optics: The front sight is a matte stainless blade fixed into the slide. The rear sight is a square notched blade, set into a base that is adjustable for windage and elevation. The top of the slide has a serrated rib for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut panels with a beautiful hue, please see our photographs. There are very small blemishes in the checkers, upon close inspection, though these appear to be from the grain. The checkers are sharp and the smooth portions are unmarred. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: The flanks of the slide are brushed stainless steel, the frame and portions of the slide are matte gray, the barrel and bushing are polished stainless.
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is lightly worn but highly defined. There is fowling but no erosion in the bore.
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Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light wear from interacting metal components during operation, as photographed. There are light scuffs and scratches on the barrel, trigger, slide and on top of the grip safety. The bushing has some deeper scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The pistol is outfitted with a wide target-style trigger with overtravel adjustment via a set screw. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One factory 7 round magazine is provided as photographed, exhibiting very minor scuffs from use, rating in about Excellent condition. Also included is a blue factory box that is serialized to the pistol. The box comes with a foam insert which is discolored from age, along with an allen wrench. The box has rough edges, wear marks and small indentations, most notably on the bottom half, please see our photographs; the box rates in about Very Good to Fine condition. A warranty statement and marketing pamphlet from B&B Sales (11100 Cumpston Street, No. Hollywood, CA 91601) are included, rating in about fine condition.
Our Assessment: This is a very well taken care of A.M.T. Hardballer, which looks to have been shot a couple of times and put back in the box. It was made in Arcadia, which according to collectors appears to be where the higher quality examples were made. We would agree with this, the pistol’s lines are sharp, the finish remains at about 98%, the bore has very light wear, the magazine is in Excellent condition and the original factory box is included. Please see our photographs, this is a rendition of Colt’s Gold Cup pistol of lore, retaining an adjustable trigger and all of the common manual of arms.
At the risk of offending the Admin/mods, I am posting a new thread on the Hardballer. I have looked through the 40+ threads on this subject, have found 3 closed threads, and decided to open a new one.
I have owned a used AMT Hardballer since 1992, bought from a private seller at a gun show (a security guard who, after the purchase, informed me that it was a 'dangerous, defective gun') for $150. Took it home, did all the safety checks, and found that when cocked and locked it would drop the thumb safety and hammer upon release of the trigger.
I completely stripped the gun of all parts repeatedly and found no excessive wear on any part, until I saw the sear pin roll back and forth on its own on a flat bench.
I was aware that some Hardballers were manufactured from soft stainless steel, so I replaced the sear pin, hammer pin, thumb safety, hammer strut, and extractor with blued steel parts.
I then throated the barrel (Thank You Jerry Kuhnhausen!) and it now feeds all hardball and Federal Hydrashok 230 gr. hollow points effortlessly. I even expended my Speer 200 gr. Flying Ashtray handloads years ago without a hitch.
Back to the original topic: The serial number is B2600x from Covina CA.
Any idea as to the date of manufacture?
I'll get rid of the gun when I die.