Help identifying grandma's skillet

Has similarities to older, no-notch Lodge. The number inscribed on the top of the handle would be atypical of Lodge, though. Theirs were either raised in that location or inscribed at 12 o'clock on the bottom.
 
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Doug D. said:
Has similarities to older, no-notch Lodge. The number inscribed on the top of the handle would be atypical of Lodge, though. Theirs were either raised in that location or inscribed at 12 o'clock on the bottom.
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Is it possible that if I am able to fix some of that damage (from gas stove?) that there might be a marking underneath?
 
Doug D. said:
Sulfur pitting is irreversible. Metal has been reformed.
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That is what I figured, thanks. This one has been in regular use for a few generations, so I want to keep it in the family and keep it as a "daily use" type skillet. My mom has it now (and will still be using gas), so this is how I will get it.
 
The top of the handle looks like it has a V-shape and is then tapered to the sides of the handle. I've never seen one like that. Very interesting.
 
Comment: Donna, I don't know about the collectibles market, but I view sulfur pitting as a sign of age and it doesn't bother me. It shows the item was used before gas supplies had sulfur removed. I think that use over a wood fire sometime had similar effects; does anyone know?
 
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