Stevens Model 311E 12 Gauge SN Date

[Dodgeboyd@live.com]

Can someone on here help me with dating a Stevens Model 311E?
The Serial Number is A2862xx.
On the right side of the receiver is: Stevens Model 311E, Savage Arms, Westfield, Mass. U.S.A.
Left Barrel: Proof Tested 12 Gauge -2 3/4 Inch Chamber- (Barrel Stamp at receiver) 22w
Right Barrel: =Selected Forged Steel= (Barrel Stamp at receiver) 7w
Thank you in advance,
Dick

[Hotolds442]

Late 1969

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?55695-Dating-Serial-Numbers-with-a-Letter-Prefix

[Dodgeboyd@live.com]

Thank you so very much Hotolds442. And thank you for allowing me to join this forum.
Dick