RCA Victor 8T241 (?) scored--Pics

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Just picked up an RCA Victor set off eBay. Looks like an 8T241, but there is some discussion in the auction thread that it may actually be the 1949 model, with slight changes to the CRT mask. The set is in pretty rough shape with a lot of rust, but for $15 and a few gallons of gas, I decided to go for it.

Got it home and did the initial disassembly out on the deck, to give it a once-over for mice, roaches, termites, or other critters I wouldn't want to bring into the shop. Nothing found but a long dead spider, and some fluff/leaves indicating that this thing spent at least some time outside.

Got the CRT out, and the chassis out of the cabinet. Cabinet is complete, but needs a thorough refinishing. Chassis is pretty rusty, but looks complete and unmolested. A quick glance didn't show any obviously replaced parts under the chassis, and all the tubes I checked were RCA branded. The CRT is a 10BP4, with some aquadag flaking off. Branded RCA Victor, so I am thinking it is probably original to the set (Replacements were only branded RCA AFAIK). Getter looks good, but will have to get my hands on a CRT tester to really investigate its condition.

Tossed the chassis onto the bench, and will do some further investigating tonight to see if this set is restorable, or a parts donor.