Springfield 1911: Model from Serial #?

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TunnelRat

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Hi All,
I was at my LGS today and they were selling brand new Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec models for $680. I put a hold on one. I came home, however, and noticed that they also had a used Springfield 1911 for $575. They did not have the model listed, however, and my thoughts are that it is probably a GI as its condition was listed as 96%.

Is there any way to figure out what model it is from the serial #? It's a bit of a drive and they are always crazy busy so calling can be a long shot. The serial # is N511685.

Thanks,
-TR
 
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scottl

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Nope you can't tell from serial completely.

The GI's will start with WW or LW(lightweight)

Mil Specs and Loadeds will be N or NM.With Loadeds having LW also.

Range Officers will be NM

Operators NM and LW

But you can go to Springfield's website and see each.
 
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Kreyzhorse

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By the price and serial number, I'd guess it's a Mil-Spec. Regardless of how busy they are, I'd call and stay on them until I got an answer.
 
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NHagar

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do you have pic to look at of the gun? If you are debating if its a Mil-spec or GI. Now correct me if I am wrong. But I believe the GI model has straight Serrations on the slide. the Mil-Spec they are slanted Forward. If you look on Springfield's website you can see in there pics that the serrations are different. also the GI has a lanyard loop and the mil-spec does not. that would be the easiest way to tell by just looking at a picture.
 
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