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Old 11-07-20, 06:47 PM
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Hello All,

Recently acquired and not sure what to make of it. Appears silvered. Relatively detailed strike. The bizarre part is a magnet sticks right to it. Ideas?
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Old 12-07-20, 12:48 AM
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Hi Mark, looks like its made of nickel or monel, both which are magnetic.

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Ahhhh.... thanks!!
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