Yes, I agree, for gun collectors this would be a very bad example. Actually, the plug in the muzzle is a positive for movie prop collectors as it can't possibly be fired so it's safer in a prop collection. I'm a bit nervous about my Indy gun as it is still in firing condition; however there is no ammuntion in the house. I'm obviously not an experienced gun collector.
In looking at it, the 30 does look the same size and font, so it's probably a good assumption that RKO put it there for some reason. Maybe they just had a big parts box and slapped the guns together as needed. This gun shows that with the various numbers all over it.
Desi
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