i love these big time . My very first rifle the 45 which Dave pope and Steve tuned for me some years latter.
It was one of the best I had shot of the 45s out the box in the first place and I have many many 45s to put it against .but was so consistent and better after the tune ,the leather seal was rolled on blotting paper ,new guide,brass friction washer ,spring ,trigger spring replacement and polish and a very skilful closing of the rear cylinder around the trigger unit .
Testament to venoms skill and knowledge its dam good.
I always preferred the original name myself as it is what it is "original".
Strange how Diana rws original recalled the 45 to replace the sprung steel safety plate for plastic yet very few have the plastic safety ,I only have one too.
The anniversary model looks nice with the side plates with images on in 177 only though.
Enjoy your 45.

