Shires Slide Question

[ParLawGod]

Question for the hive mind. Having owned a number of Shires slides, I recently purchased one from someone that does NOT have any markings. Is this a normal thing? The top of the leadpipe also looks different than others I have owned. Is there a new design for those too?

Thanks!

[Matt K]

It probably had that part replaced. If you order a new part to replace one, it won't be engraved. Are you talking about the threaded ring being different? That also would be unengraged if it was added aftermarket.

[ParLawGod]

Thanks, response much appreciated! I'm thinking that must be it. At very close inspection, it does look as if there as a solder job done at some point. Never would have noticed otherwise.