Bob --- I'm told that the RBL is finished machined casting --- don't personally know. I do know that Steve only will work on normalized steel and that all parts (even springs) will be machined from bar stock. The action he currently makes is even hand polished to a 400 grit finish "by hand." Steve even polishes the bottom and sides of the tangs this way. I tell y'all , Steve Earle is a complete fool.fanatic for best quality --- and has been over the years that I have had the pleasure of knowing him ! Ken


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