I apologize in advance if the answers are accessible in the archives or on one of the Masi web sites, but I have tried. I recently acquired a Team 3V. First, where was it made? I have read that all Team Issue 3V's were made in California and then, I've read somewhere else that all were made in Italy and then shipped here for paint. Is there a clear answer for all Team 3V's or was it some of both? Second, when was it made? The serial number on the BB, which is partly obscured, seems to be a four digit number - 118 (4?). The paint on the BB is rubbed off and the stamping for the numbers is very light so the 4th number (and any others) are gone. The other side of the bracket is stamped "M56," but I'm assuming that's the frame size. Any advice will be appreciated. George Strickler New Orleans (where it went from 31 to 72 in less than 10 hours), La.