A serial number preceded by a 'NO' instead of a 'No' indicates manufacture by Remington-Rand. An RCD inspector mark or double spacing between the M and 1911A1 indicates manufacture by Union Switch and Signal. Jun 20, 2006  Appearantly the search function is not my friend. I have tried several wordings, but to no avail. I need some help determining the manufature date of my SA. I was told it looked like an early Mil-Spec with the NM serial number. It does have the NM at the begining of the serial number, but what exactly does that mean?

Gentlemen, I have a 98% Springfield Armory 1911 in.45 ACP. The gun is parkerized with 'MODEL 1911-A1 CAL.45' on the left side and 'SPRINGFIELD ARMORY' on the right side under the ejection port. The frame is marked 'SPRINGFIELD ARMORY GENESO IL USA' with serial number NM103***. Slide to frame is excellent as is general fit and finish.

Sights are high rise three dot with a staked on front. I'm curious as to any details because every SA 1911 I've seen has 'BRAZIL' marked on the frame. Download gratis program stok barang aplikasi penjualan dan gudang.

This one does not. I would greatly appreciate any input. Thank you, Matt.

I have a springfield that i bought new in early 2000. I think it was a older production gun, anyway it has a NM prefix on serial number and no brazilian markings anywhere. I haven't seen any others with the NM an fellow at the range was saying it was a national match gun, i feel he is full of poop. Whats up with the prefix?

Also this gun had a satin stainless finish, ext.thumb safety and slide release, wood grips and mil spec sights and and grip safety, it also had the old style rear cocking serrations. Is this an odd equipped gun or standard issue for the time? If you'll check out the site and the archives at 1911forum.com.you'll see more than you wanted to know I'm sure.

In short.SAs' factory is in Brazil. There are a FEW models fitted and finished in the USA.Almost all the production pistols are made, fitted, and finished in Brazil. You can contact SA for info on the models that are fitted and finished here.More than likely.it will be the TRP Pro, The Trophy Match and anything that is custom ordered will be done by Dave Williams and crew at the SA Custom Shop. I have an SA Champion that I've had for almost a year.It was ok for a while, but I had to replace the ejector, extractor, safety and buff it up a little.It's totally trustworthy now.They are a good place to 'start'.

And the pistols from the Custom Shop are at a different level than the rest of the production pistols. They are getting better all the time according to the posts I've seen and from other owners comments I've seen. You can contact me at if you need anything further.

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