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Springfield 1911 A-1
Sudsy
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Can anyone tell me the year of my springfield by the serial numbers? I am trying to find some night sights for it and this seems to be an unavoidable question when ordering. N446932 any help is greatly appreciated. thinking about novaks (have them now and love em) anyone had any luck with their nights?
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The first thing that I would do is get the serial number and contact Springfield for a SN search. When you call give them the SN and ask what year it was MFG in. When they tell you they can give you all of the additional information about the firearm (as it left the factory). If there have been any after shipping mods. then that is different. I purchased a 1911 in 9mm and they told me everything about it, per their records. I hope that this helps. Reguarding price that is not a bad price if it is a loaded mod. If it is standard GI. you can purchase blue mods for a little bit more. SS I am uncertain of but call your local dealer and price check on SS mods to see if you really are getting a deal.
There will be wear on the outside of the barrel from where the bushing slides on it. After 150rds there will be some visible wear, but it could also mean 300 or 400 rds or more.
If he is asking about half of retail and the gun is in pretty decent condition, it sounds like a good deal even if more than 150rds have passed through it.
That is not a $900 pistol, just so you know
who cares whether 150 or 1000 rd fired on a practical piece, that is nothing
That is not a $900 pistol, just so you know
Big +1. Round count means nothing. These guns will out last you and your grand children if maintained.
The price seems pretty good considering it's also a stainless model.