Looking for MFG date on Hartinge

[Luke]

I haven’t taken a look at this Hardinge that was listed on Craig’s list yet, but I did get a serial number. It is 59-18063. Does any one have a chart to date this? Thank you

[L Vanice]

1942

Larry

[rons]

Two ways:
1. Call hardinge customer support. They can look up the year. Did it for me.

2. Decent machinery dealers have books that can tell you your year. I know
about it because I have seen them.