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DD977GM2
10-21-2011, 21:10
Its a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded and looks pretty much brand new and
I was under the impression that all loaded models were manufactured entirely in the US and not Brazil

I have owned loaded models in the past and had the NM as a prefix to the serial number.
Along with the Geneseo IL above it.

Well this particular 1911 Loaded model had just an "N" as the prefix.

Anyone help me with this, is it made all in the US or in Brazil or combo???

Thanks
GM2
SideShow Bob
10-21-2011, 21:19
I told ya when I sold it back to you that if Brazil wasn't stamped on it and it has only the "N" prefix it US made and to confirm this with a phone call or E- mail to SA. - just had to razz you.- [Beer]
DD977GM2
10-21-2011, 21:22
I told ya when I sold it back to you that if Brazil wasn't stamped on it and it has only the "N" prefix it US made and to confirm this with a phone call or E- mail to SA. - just had to razz you.- [Beer]
This is a diffrent one all together.

The owner of the gun store wasnt 100% sure on if it was a Brazilian or an American made receiver.

Just saw that part[ROFL1]
SideShow Bob
10-21-2011, 21:25
Well then tell him it is a Brazilian made and offer him $200 less ! [LOL]
BPTactical
10-21-2011, 21:26
My Loaded V-10 starts with "N".
And has "Imbel Brazil" on the dust cover.
It would be safe to say the "N" prefix does not have anything to do with country of origin.






I'm just sayin................................
twitchyfinger
10-21-2011, 21:26
I am too tired tonight to get into all the details but I also have a loaded "N" serial prefix 1911 and found all the answers here on 1911.org which is a sticky there and very good read (all eight pages on the topic)! http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=49574 enjoy!
SideShow Bob
10-21-2011, 21:32
As far as firearms go, if it is not made in the US, it has to have the country of origin stamped into it, or at least that was my understanding. Although I have been wrong before, - once-. [LOL]
BPTactical
10-21-2011, 21:33
That should be a good read.
Thank you for the linky.
twitchyfinger
10-21-2011, 21:47
That should be a good read.
Thank you for the linky.


You're welcome. I wanted to know the same thing as GM2 does at one time . Just happened to remember the the sticky thread on the topic and posting the link which was way easier than getting into all the specifics. A lot of great info in that sticky for sure!
DD977GM2
10-21-2011, 22:24
Well Im glad I passed on that N prefixed SA Loaded today and didnt trade off my Sig P220 for it.
I would have felt like a dumbass for that mistake.
Just sucks as I now know I am more of a 1911 fan then I previously thought. [Bang]
DD977GM2
10-21-2011, 22:25
Thanks again Twitchy for the link, that was a lot of help[Beer]
blacklabel
10-21-2011, 22:35
My Loaded Champ has an N prefix and is marked made in Brazil.
DD977GM2
10-21-2011, 22:45
My Loaded Champ has an N prefix and is marked made in Brazil.

Thats what I was going to guess for the one at the gun shop I swung by today and now I know why the Gun owner was cool about trading.

Im just a bit dissapointned in SA for doing this and making me think another. [Bang][Bang][Bang][Bang][Bang]