I bought a Mod A sometime back. I want to start using it some. Paint is nearly 100 %. My question is the handle. It's an old barrel. There's a taper turned on the breech end and then threaded 1/2-20. The grip is foam in a bike handle bar style. The paint is the strange colored brown. Did Rcbs use old barrels for handles in their early presses??? I have it at my gunsmith to fit a new handle since I don't want to mess up the foam grip IF it is original. Another thing I didn't understand. On the toggle where the handle screws into, on the opposite side on the bottom is the same tapered counter bore with 1/2x20 threads at the bottom. The handle can be screwed in and hangs down. Appears to be used with an upstroke. Have any of you seen this? One final question. When I first started to reload I ordered an A2 but got an A3 so it has to be one of the first ones made. I've loaded a truck load of ammo on the old girl. The horizonal 1/2'' hole in the toggle has become egg shaped. I've considered having my smith bore it out and install a steel sleeve. He suggested a bonze bushing instead. Has anyone ever did this? I'd appreciate any help, thanks, Ray