Thanks for the photo!It's an original Merrill (not mine), that looks in beautiful condition, exception being the rebluing. It's the same on the barrel, the saddle bar and lockplate. I couldn't see any imperfections that would have given whoever it was the idea to do this. Best estimate is the nipple is aftermarket, and only the slightest of pitting on the lockplate face.
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Reporting you for calling us learned.I agree with all my learned colleagues. LEAVE IT ALONE.
Thats fine as long as you don't call in the calvaryReporting you for calling us learned.
Mom!
Reporting you for calling us learned.
Mom!