I checked the bumper. It is flat as opposed to rounded.
We were thinking that it had been replaced.
Did Meuccis ever come with flat bumper?
Could this be an indication of age of the cue?
Flat? 1980's probably.
Like this?
http://www.proficientbilliards.com/services/images/meucciafter_jpg.jpg
Or these?
http://www.budgetcues.com/archive/images/Meucci_84_Series-2.jpg