I have a question. Unlike my Avon, the butt and tip rings are not lined. I am pretty sure they haven't been changed. I notice that SofaSurfer's pair do have lined rings but what about others. Is mine right? Is it a late model? The code stamped on the butt collar is 3.12.153.
I attach photos of the butt and tip rings.
![Image](http://i58.tinypic.com/2uy17bd.jpg)
![Image](http://i59.tinypic.com/27zhhc3.jpg)
Thanking you in anticipation.
Bob