An MM Cob I can't identify

[fishnbanjo]

Picked up a cob in exceptional shape made by MM. It has all the hallmarks of a Monogram Grade but no M on the stem but I bought it in any event.
The band is gold in color but so far I haven't been able to ascertain if it is gold plated or brass plated.
The bowl is substantial compared to most MM cobs and the shank is corn cob as well but the real conundrum is it has a stinger, this is not anything I've seen before on an MM and was hoping someone might be able to help date it, tell what model it is or anything pertinent.
In the meantime I'm keeping it smokey with the last of my F&T Cut Virginia Plug.

banjo

 

[oldmansmoking]

Outstanding Cob and well done on acquiring it. Never seen a stinger on a Cob. Suspect it has a replacement stem and the stinger was put in then.

Looks great.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Why can't all cobs be made like that?
Regards,
Jay.

 

[mcitinner1]

Does the shank look the same, inside the bowl, as the typical MM?

 

[fishnbanjo]

It looks just like it's supposed to micitinner1 I even compared it to my two Monogram grades and it is exact including the stem, regards.

banjo