Gentlemen:
Thanks to all of you for your comments. I posted as many pictures as possible in order to give those of you much more knowledgeable than myself the opportunity to give me your observations and feedback. This is one method of the learning process for us "novices".
Pete if you look under my post, where there are hotlinks to numerous photos and look at jpeg no. 20, it shows the underside of the barrel and front of the receiver.
Albert, thank you so much for your observations. Ted (Thor) also mentioned that I should look at the front sight, which should have the fire blue finish. In examining it closely, the finish on the front sight does seem to be more like the finish on the remainder of this AE. I can't tell for sure as it has been worn slightly as well. Hopefully someday in the near future I'll be able to bring it with me to one of the larger gun shows and have one of you more knowledgeable members examine it first hand.
Again, I really appreciate the comments and this is a wonderful opportunity for me to gain additional information and knowledge beyond what I have learned from reading the limited reference materials at my disposal.
Best Regards,
Bob
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