Unfortunately I suspect you are right. The final picture showing the edge - shows what appears to be split top reeds and evidence of edge grinding. That is typical of a copy that is edged in a ring die.
I could be wrong (it is only a picture) but you should check S.G before doing a more destructive acid test.
I could be wrong (it is only a picture) but you should check S.G before doing a more destructive acid test.





















