I'm getting ready to sell my old Springfield. I've learned that the NM serial number fetches a little more $ due to being made entirely in the US. I've also read this isn't true. Any advise would be appreciated for a fair selling price. It's a 1911-A1, parkerized with dim night sights.

A special note about serial numbers and individual firearm research: Springfield Armory NHS has no records that reflect the disposition of individual firearms during or after their manufacture at the historic Springfield Armory. 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?

I had my smith work on the trigger back in the day so it's pretty crisp at about 4lbs. He also polished the ramp and I recently installed new Wilson springs.

Round count is around 5-600, never really used it much, been a HD gun because it's very reliable. Serial #NM53642. I have the original plastic grips around here somewhere. Has the old blue and white box with all the paperwork and cleaning brush. Couple of years ago, Springfield discontinued all they N models and production of it. They are also keeping quiet about where they currently source their frames (they used to be open about this). Today's Mil-Spec are all NM at around $750 (high), less if you shop/sales around.

Holidays sales makes a tough PPT market. Sights, trigger job, polish, and spring, on a Springfield wound be a wash for me in this case. One thing unique about the older ones are the carbon steel barrel and bushing, as Springfield changed them both to a stainless finish on all their production 1911's currently. Does the NM add value in the used market, you will never know because a buyer will never say so, haaa.

Yes, is not even that much to think about it. That Smith makes a full size 1911 like tiny. NM @ the beginning of serial means its born in American. I believe now the case is that most lowers are forged in brasil then sent back north for finishing and assembly.

Or something like that. Edit: my mc operator is a 'NM' and tbh it does not suprise me that i have NEVER had a misfeed or FTF with my firearm. These are firearms which were made in relatively smaller batches compared to what can be pumped out downsouth. This means more attention to detail. With that being said though, ive shot a BRASIL MADE TRP and it was perfect. NM @ the beginning of serial means its born in American.

I believe now the case is that most lowers are forged in brasil then sent back north for finishing and assembly. Or something like that. Edit: my mc operator is a 'NM' and tbh it does not suprise me that i have NEVER had a misfeed or FTF with my firearm. These are firearms which were made in relatively smaller batches compared to what can be pumped out downsouth.