Numbers etched on sears heavy sixer

[nitrosport]

Hello all

 

I got a sears heavy sixer a few months ago with a bad power switch. I finally got around to fixing it and when I was done, I noticed the following etched on the bottom:

 

m624-470-52-098 FDL

 

It looks to be done by hand. Does anyone have any idea what it means or is this the work of a previous owner?

[Galeforcerm]

Probably a previous owners driver's license number.

[jhd]

When I was in High School (mid-1980s), all of the computers had a similar number engraved in the case.

 

If memory serves, the local police department loaned some tool to do this, and presumably also recorded the numbers, so the hardware could be easily tracked if it was stolen.

[nitrosport]

Ah ok, thanks for the info.