Resource for Martin Serial numbers?

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I'm thinking about buying a Martin 000-28. The seller claims it was built in 1996. Trouble is, I have no idea how to decipher Martin serial numbers!!

Does anyone know how to determine production date from a Martin serial number or, better yet, are their any online resources I can use to achieve the same?

Thanks in advance!!

[bod]

Here you go:

www.martinguitar.com/history/dating.html