Stihl 038 AV manuf. date assist.

[texican65]

I've had this saw for about 10-12 years, it's been my work horse around the home...was the first saw I ever bought in my early 20s. I ve used it for smaller firewood, clearing land/brush, whatever I've needed over the years. And what a great saw, never had an issue with it, starts easily every time. Was just wondering for the heck of it, if anybody knows any tell-tale signs of when she was made? I'm guessing early-mid 80s?

The photo, I was clearing the area behind my house, thick with vine/volunteer maple trees, must have cut down 25 or so. I rested the saw on a round and noticed later the sun shining down on it with shade all around....looked kind of neat.

Thanks,

Dow