Early on--i.e., the mid-Eighties--the latest 'Springfield' began their 'off-shore' manufacturing by bringing in their frames from Brazil. Springfield Armory "NM" prefix in serial number? Smith & Wesson also makes some pretty underrated 1911s in that range. The pistol is in excellent condition and comes in its original case with all accessories including holster, mag holster, 2 magazines, owners manual and cleaning brush along with an installed mag well. OP, Springfield went to all US produced forgings in 2015. S/N C201069 shipped to Springfield Armory on Sept. 28, 1919 for prototype tests. The original box has the following stenciled on top of the box: Federal stock number 1005-345-6124-9001, Pistol Auto C/45 M1911A1, NM W/E (stands for windage and elevation). I very kindly told him he was incorrect, he insisted he was right, I referred him here and told him that selling it as an NM would be a lie. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 28, 2011. Absolutely bogus. I'm not sure about the slide, it looks ok but Mfr 16447 is the CAGE code for a 1984 contract. Payment is Expected Within 5 Days Of Auction Close and I will Ship Within 48 Hours Of Funds Arriving and Clearing. Sometimes the month and year it was modified was stamped on there, too, usually around June or July and the year. So the answer is no NM being the first part of the serial number on a Springfield Armory pistol does not mean National Match. The USP, the GHS, and the SA rebuild stamps look ok. The fake serial number, the fake AMU, the fake NM look like pantograph work. However, if you care about the ethics of Springfield Armory, Colt makes excellent guns in a similar price range, that seem to have better quality control, and better extractor tension from the factory. Jump to Latest Follow ... matches with it,and although I didn't keep count there was well over 10K through it before I parted with it.It had the NM serial number prefix.That doesn't stand for National Match,but the frames are better than the N's in general. Need info on Springfield Armory 1911 A1. I ran across a local gun trader board "National Match Springfield 1911!!! Condition is Used - SEE Pictures. It is well known that Springfield Armory Inc. 1911's start from IMBEL forgings from Brazil. Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Target Pistol - 90's Edition with Original Factory Box, Manual and Tool. Having said that, I own a couple of Springfield Armory 1911's and think that they are quality. I'm sure that Springfield Armory has benefited from the confusion over the years. Some believe that it stands for "National Match", which is typically the case when you see that marking, however it's not so with Springfield 1911's. A lot of debate has gone around on the internet about what the "NM" serial number prefix stands for. Pistol has the Desirable NM Serial Number. 45 ACP Serial #NM 211734. The nitwit put the slide blueprint number on the receiver like it was the serial number. This sale offers a Springfield 1911A1 SS Trophy Match Cal. Jump to Latest Follow ... 1,473 Posts . Springfield Armory on the last line. 1911 Manufacturers. Many of those were "military' parts. _____ Model 1911A1 Serial Numbers – Date – Number Made. S/N C135000 to C139999 – 1924 – 5000 S/N C140000 to 144999 – 1925 – 5000 S/N C145000 to C150999 – 1926 – 6000 S/N C151000 to C151999 – 1927 – 1000 S/N C152000 to C154999 – 1928 – 3000 Their initial pistols received good reviews, so they started building a frame to (Colt) National Match frame specifications--those were marked, naturally, with a 'NM' prefix to the serial number. 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