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The only thing noteworthy is that at Arsenal they had a bit of a heavy hand on the wire wheel. It looked like it may have had crossed cannons but only a small remnant left. Not a deal breaker.
The over all Arsenal job is excellent. It's as tight, sharp, and "springy" as a new gun.
I've found on the CMP forum where you can request FOIA for some history. It only goes back to 70's or so when they began record keeping. I'm pretty sure this went through Arsenal at Anniston then was in storage form 1976 on.
From the info off this site
All the parts are correct (if not original) for a 1945 RR. Even has the HS High standard barrel. The safety, slide stop, and extractor May have been replaced at Arsenal as they are black, but the parts still meet the criteria listed.
Yes. I will shoot this. Not shoot it to death.
Im at an age where I'm not going to worry about it much. I found an old GI mag among my modern Ed Brown, Cobra and such. That give me 2 GI type mags. I am curious as to how a modern mag with 200 grain WC's will do. Who knows?
I very much appreciate my Novak's on my modern 1911! I can barely see the little boogers on the RR, lol.
Cost? I get it. If I'd bought a used Springfield or Colt in same condition. Keep in mind completely rebuilt. I'd have paid maybe $300-$500 more on the RR I have done nothing for myself for a year and a half since this nonsense has taken place. Quite frankly, I don't give a damn, and I think I'm worth it. Bills are paid and there is food in the house. For that I'm thankful.
let me know if any questions. I'll try to address best I can.
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