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ariel · 15th April 2016, 12:36 AM

Agree re. close-up of the grip scales: bone would usually show short dark lines.
These are periostal blood vessels. If one can't see them, it might be possible that the upper layer was polished off. But if they are there, the answer is 100% final.

15th April 2016, 12:36 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Agree re. close-up of the grip scales: bone would usually show short dark lines. These are periostal blood vessels. If one can't see them, it might be possible that the upper layer was polished off. But if they are there, the answer is 100% final.