The forend iron, by my observation, is the original extractor iron stamped with the original serial number and overstamped with the Fischer patent stamp. If you enlarge the image to its max you can see the side plates housing the ejector mechanism were added on evidenced by the seam line between the side plates and the original iron.
In my opinion this is the original extractor iron modified by the Fischer Company and, unless there is legitimate documentation to the contrary, was not done at Parker Bros. in Meriden, CT and it would be a mistake to assume otherwise.
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