I traded for this recently. I have about $800 in it. Serial number dates to 1944.(I used Photoshop to obscure the ending serial numbers)

This gun has a barrel with part number NM7790313 and no serial number. This barrel was put on NM pistols made in 1961 and 1962.

NM pistols made by Springfield Amory had a serial number on the barrel, frame, and slide. This one does not have a NM serial number.

This gun has an Elliason rear sight. They were put on pistols made in 1966 and 1967.

From 1959 to 1969 front straps had milled checkering. This pistol was stippled.

The trigger is aluminum and has AF stamped on the right side.

The slide has no markings.

Barrel ramp is polished and the frame has a polished area that matches with the bottom of the feed ramp of the barrel.

The trigger pull is between 3.5 lbs and 4 lbs.

I am getting 1-2" groups at 15 yds from a rest.

Even though the pistol was well made, I have to conclude that it is a pistol made with National Match parts by a competent gunsmith or military armorer and is not a National Match pistol made by Springfield.

What do you think?















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