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The classics used a metal injection molded peice of metal for the extractor. Right before New Haven closed its doors, they swiched to spring steel like that used on the pre-64. I believe they were made by williams. The South Carolina guns also used spring steel. Not sure about the Portugal versions. Not a big issue unless routinely snap the extractor over the case rim by not feeding via magazine. The extractor to bolt fit is important to good reliable feeding.