Stu, there are no characteristics of an officer model. Someone has told this fellow he has a gold mine, but unfortunately, his mine is either salted or it is filled with fools gold.
If you want to keep your eyes open for one of these, hope someone pokes you in them before you find it. It will save you a lot of money!!
Good Hunting
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