044 serial number

[revving13500]

I picked up an 044 with a serial # of 119406414. Based on some quick research this dates it around 1988 which would be the first year of the 044s production. Anyone here more knowledgeable that can back that up?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Not much knowledge on stihls. . But info I have saved.

Like you said by serial 1988 plus minus by 1 year leeway.

1 - Germany

Stihl 044 1988 – 2001

10mm 044 serial X29583701 or below = 10mm wrist pin