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If that barrel is indeed original, then you did well to get one with no internal rust or pitting.
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The barrel is matching s/n to both the frame and the slide so imam sure it is an original barrel.
What I think is really cool is it has the creast still in tact and matches the one on my Yugo mint condition M48 rifle.
I still haven't shot it yet just cleaned it. So far I am liking the longer grip then my ttc-33 i have large hands and the m57 fits them better.
What I also like is that the m57 magazines fit my tt-c 33. Just sticks out a bit but gives me an extra shot.
I still haven't found a holster, cleaning rod or belt yet that I can afford. I did buy two magazines from the guy on eBay. The first one I got was full of suffice rust and had pitting on the base plate. I did ended up buying a second one from him only because he is the only one I could find that actually had them in stock and wasn't asking an arm and leg the second one had lot of suffice rust but no pitting and the blueing was weak on both because of the rust. But they fit and seamed to work ok. I sent lot of email to seller about this and even pictures.he didn't seamed to want to help much mostly saying they are brand new and he hasn't heard of them rusting before, then saying the two I got where then last ones in a box. I ended up leaving bad feed back and honest review. Shortly after that he contacted me offering me a $10 refund on each magazine. I suggested instead of refund maybe he could find a magazine with no rust and sent it to me trying to figure out a way to cost him as little money and a way to make it right for me. He did send me a new magazine then sent a message complaining about the feed back I left. Untold him if it was that big of a deal I will shipm it back to him unopened and explained that my feed back was spot on and if he was quicker to try and work with me and not make excuses I wouldn't have left it. I have not heard back from him if he wants it back or not, so right now it is still on my desk the way it was sent.
These magazines came in a plastic bag that was folded over and stapled closed with a single staple. They did have remains of dry grease on them but the way they are packaged doesn't create a good deal and will let moisture and water in. I don't have no doubt they where new but maybe have been improperly stored.