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Thread: N and NM Serial Number Prefix and Where the Pistol is Made

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    Imbel in one spot only...

    My Loaded shows the "N" prefix serial number under Imbel, no Imbel under the dust cover and no Imbel on the right side of the grip frame. How about that?

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    Only Springfield's inconsistency is consistent.
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    Well, I see that the N and NM were covered, but does anyone have info on the WW serial prefix?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorkfish
    Well, I see that the N and NM were covered, but does anyone have info on the WW serial prefix?
    Dorkfish,

    Look about 5 posts previous (#22) and you'll find your answer...

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    I bought a new Mil-Spec back in the 80's that had a NM serial number. IIRC it also had Brazil stamped on it. Does that sound right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon
    I bought a new Mil-Spec back in the 80's that had a NM serial number. IIRC it also had Brazil stamped on it. Does that sound right?
    It's inconsistent with what I have observed with Springfield's NM marked 1911's... however, that is a much earlier Mil-Spec and what Tom opined above certainly applies-

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom
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    In 2007, Springfield, Inc. produced 4032 9mm and 9655 .45 pistols, for a total of 13,687. Source:


    This is domestic production only, of course, and does not include those pistols imported from Brazil and Croatia. It does give an idea of how many were sufficiently "processed" here to require reporting as "manufactured."

    In contrast to 2007 (the most recent year available from the ATF), in 2006 Springfield, Inc. produced a total of 7153 of both calibers.

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    Here is my 1990 "Defender model" with a NM serial number.
    No brizal marking at all anywhere on the gun.

    Notice the placement of the springfield seal. Its behind the ejection port intsead of infront of it.



    Last edited by Bugman53; 12th August 2009 at 01:12.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bugman53
    Here is my 1990 "Defender model" with a NM serial number.
    No brizal marking at all anywhere on the gun.

    Notice the placement of the springfield seal. Its behind the ejection port intsead of infront of it.



    the NM prefix will not have Brazil marked on it since it was assembled and finished here in the US. It also doesnt mean that the serial number is an NM and the logo will be placed at the rear part of the slide. I got an NM prefix springer that the logo is at the front part of the slide. The earlier model guns they have does have the logo at the back
    if it dont start with a 4, dont go to war. come get some
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    My Compact has a NMC and the Logo is at the back of the slide.......

    Last edited by Spoiler; 14th August 2009 at 20:13.


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