somd_mustangs quotes himself and says damn, these are nice
YMMV but the one that came today is dated 2/80, unissued / zero wear, not a rework and original factory-matched parts (slide, barrel, block numbered to the frame).
Original fat slide, hex pin and forged block.
Import mark is a neat stamp on right side of slide, hardly visible.
My only complaint is AIM just tossed the gun in the box on top of the holster and the plastic geegaws on the holster put some scuff marks on the slide.
Ironically the original Bw plastic bag and inventory tag were stuffed underneath the holster, with the VCI paper neatly folded inside.
I was skeptical but very pleasantly surprised and if I wasn't strapped for cash I'd buy a couple more to squirrel away.
It's really too nice to shoot dammit.
Mine was early 60s, but in great shape. I feel the same way, if it wasn’t for the cost, I’d order a second one and go with a hex pin (newer if nothing else).
Sounds like they packed yours exactly like they packed mine.