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My first post...
That Motorola set still sports the original 23EGP22 CRT, as evidenced by the anode on the side of the tube. This would definitely indicate that it is the original, as the 23EG was SO bad that Motorola used to supply a kit to replace them with a 25AP22. The 23EGP22 was the first widely used rectangular CRT, found mostly in Admirals, Magnavoxes, Westinghouses, and Motorolas.
Unfortunately, not all sets had room in the cabinet for this slightly larger tube. Large consoles such as this one weren't a problem though, which is why I believe that this would be the original tube.
Considering the history of the 23EGP22, I'd bet it's no good. Even if the emission checks OK, those tubes displayed THE WORST color I've ever seen in my life.
I hope this info help those considering purchase of the set to make an informed decision before doing so.
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