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You are correct in your last thought. I'd keep a close eye on it and change the oil in it after 250-500 miles, you should have a clue to its working life by then. If there is no metal chips, you JUST MIGHT have dodged a bullet. My guess is that you have scored the ring and pinion as they have...
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