Rudy, mine is black and actually says "113H" on the plate. Did I get lucky and acquire a rare specimen?
"STOP THE PRESSES!"After my last post I was left wondering, hmm... so I shone a bright flashlight on the sideplates and sure enough, they are NOT black after all. As it turns out they are actually a very deep dark maroon color. I guess they darkened like that from weathering perhaps? Anyway, now things are starting to make more sense.