[Bookman]

Thanks Dave,
The first thing I notice with the V, VMR & XMR is that the stylus shank (unknown nomenclature) i.e. the part that hold's the crystal consists of two different diameter aluminium miniature tubes. My particular item is singular and is extremely narrow in diameter. The more modern M97XE has only one diameter tube but would seem double if not treble the diameter my item.
Not sure of the dabs of paint either side of the needle either?
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