Keith, that is a fine looking type II Red Eagle. Less time than you think also, bet that was made within the companies first 6 months of business. Should call records and get the ship date.....they atarted in October of 1949 and yours should be around 'spring time' of 1950............
nice grips, with the grip screw 'escutcheons around the screws. Looks like it has the twopiece plastic medallion also.......
the type II is the the change-over to the "supported" recoil guide in the top , front of the bolt. You can see the small cutout in your picture, at the top of the bolt, in the ejection port.
Very nice example and yes, a "keeper", as you know, these are my wifes "favorites over all these years.
Were you able to get the box? Will have to keep your eyes open to try and find the early, hinged red box. I was able to locate one (the last one Laura needed) for her collection a couple of weeks ago at the Maumee Valley gun collectors show.
Good for you............
Here's what the box looks like............