More Black Widow Questions (long)

Thanks to all for your input.


Although I can always hope that these changes were period replacements, or subscribe to the "first in, last out" parts bin theory, I suppose I'm still a bit frustrated that my pistol many very well not be original.


I suppose lots of folks make a poor decision in this line of collecting at one point or another...maybe I was overdue, and I've learned a lesson.


Thanks again for your help and a great site!


Jay