Taurus Serial Numbers (2024)

New Member

All,
Being new to this forum, I am sure that this question has already been asked and a couple of you will send me the links to the previous posts...so I apologize before-hand.

But...I recently bought a new Taurus 1911 and the serial number prefix is "NBM". Can anyone tell me what I can gather from this prefix? Is this a recent build gun, an old one? How do the prefixes work?

I ask because I hear (read) that the early Taurus weapons had more problems than the later ones...

Thanks,

Dave

Old Timer

Several folks have asked questions about Taurus' serial numbers, but I don't remember ever seeing a reply. You may have to go through Taurus to see of they can give you any info (share it, if you get it).

Since you already have it, put a couple hundred rounds through it and see how it runs. There have been several polls posted about Taurus PT1911 reliability, and from the responses I gather the problems are not as great as people make them out.

Plus, it's a 1911, if something breaks, fix it. If you don't like something, change it. That's the best part of owning this style of pistol.

New Member

Originally Posted by lucasner

All,
Being new to this forum, I am sure that this question has already been asked and a couple of you will send me the links to the previous posts...so I apologize before-hand.

But...I recently bought a new Taurus 1911 and the serial number prefix is "NBM". Can anyone tell me what I can gather from this prefix? Is this a recent build gun, an old one? How do the prefixes work?

I ask because I hear (read) that the early Taurus weapons had more problems than the later ones...

Thanks,

Dave

I just picked up my new PT1911AL yesterday and the serial # is "NBU" Since the aluminum frame guns have not been out very long, I guess is it should not be too old.

New Member

My stainless (purchased new 05-02-08) also has a "NBM".......

not that that helps....

Member

Picked my Stainless Steel PT-1911 new in the beginning of November and it has a NBO...

If we get enough people to post theirs on here we could figure it out.

On another note my rebate for $75.00 just came in It took just a month for me to get it back.

New Member

Pt1911 HD black purchased 2 and a half years ago: serial# NAO
pt1911 talon black bought last year 2008 : NAS

If I remember correctly, someone help if they know but the serial number in it's letters section should have a W in them to be official military type.

hope this helps.

New Member

my pt that i just picked up on fri has nat on it.

New Member

I bought mine near the end of Dec. 08 PT1911AR All Stainless Steel with Picattiny rail (MIL-STD-1913) the weight is 42.5oz The ser.# NBP00*** Mine came with NOVAKS 3-DOT Sights.

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Picked up my "new" blued steel at a gun show mid-Dec '08. it reads NAV

Ryan