Chris, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I believe that to be filler. It cleaned up nicely with a fingernail. Seller claimed it came from an estate with several other Parkers restored by DelGrego, but could provide no provenance. He did state that I could return it if unhappy. I'm not, but this and other restorations I've purchased recently (none claiming any provenance) have led me to question how one can determine the claim made here.
Had my eye on the bidding for this for awhile and as the close drew near, I engaged in a bidding war and, well now,....here it is. Certainly not the worst mistake I've ever made (wave to my ex), I do like to learn from my errors.
The Sterlingworth is sitting with the seller as I wait approval of my FFL03 that was submitted on Valentines day. Happy to share pics when it arrives.
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