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For reference, my 10 mm 044 was purchased in Dec 92 and the SN starts with 126. I believed they assigned blocks of SNs to different saw models on an ongoing basis. The first # (1) indicates a build in Germany. After that, it is somewhat chronological.
 

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You can ball park it from other close SNs, I think your Dad's recollection is about right.
Hey MustangMike,
I bought a Stihl ms 290 on Facebook but I believe it is a MS 261, MS 271, or MS 291 because the parts number is 1141. The serial number is 503550148. Was wondering is anyone has thoughts or answers?
 

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The 5 means it was manufactured in the USA. I believe all 261s are made in Germany (#1). The 290 became the 291. They are clamshell saws (not pro saws). They don't have the power to weight of a pro saw, and they are harder to work on or modify. Other than that, they are OK.
 
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