Yap, that's quite a claim and I'll stand by it. Your "method" for checking is a little lacking.
The only way you can truly check the arbor/hole fitment is to put a very thin washer in the hole and assemble the two assemblies. If you can, then how did that happen? If you can't, someone has already "fixed" it or, you have an anomaly and it's worth a fortune!!
Wouldn't you think that if 2nd gens (et al) were correct, I'd know that? But, I've had to "correct" every single one that has come through here. In fact, quite often, these particular revolvers are some of the worst! As far as I know, I'm the only one or one of very few that will even work on them. I don't say that to discourage, not at all, it just proves that they CAN be turned into (truly) excellent revolvers and can be made to withstand the life of a competition revolver!!
I just find it hard to believe that in 4+ years, as many revolvers that have filtered through here, not one 2nd gen., Sig. series, Uberti, ASM, older Pietta,ASP . . . . whatever your flavor . . . has had a correct length arbor. The first one that DID have a correct fit was a 1st gen '60 Army made in 1863. The machine marks in the frame were rather disappointing, the hand slot looked like it was drilled three times and then "cleaned" out. Bottom line though, the arbor fit (bottomed out) the parts and springs were "quality" ( possibly the originals but definitely 1st gen parts) and after all this time, excellent timing!
All the reproductions would pretty much put the originals to shame in a side by side comparison as far as manufacturing but fitment means everything! The originals had it, the reproductions don't.
That's a personal observation from me and my experience, doesn't mean I can't be wrong (I'd have to see every one made and I doubt I will) but, I'd say the odds would have allowed at least one in the shop . . . . and it ain't showed up yet!!
Mike
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