Claw from HC South Dakota

[Dracarys]

Hi all. I have a claw that I am considering. 1.75 inches. No restoration that I can see. Thanks in advance. 

[Troodon]

I'm concerned that the back end was added to a tip.  Look at how abruptly the blood groove ends in this image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Huntonia]

I think Troodon is correct, there appears to be a subtle seam and a slight change in color 

[Dracarys]

1 hour ago, Troodon said:

I'm concerned that the back end was added to a tip.  Look at how abruptly the blood groove ends in this image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 minutes ago, Huntonia said:

I think Troodon is correct, there appears to be a subtle seam and a slight change in color 

Pulled out my 3X reading glasses and looked carefully and you are correct Frank. There is restoration on the end. Can we still make a guess at the identification? 

[hadrosauridae]

I cant tell whether this is just WAY overcoated with a consolidate, or whether its a resin cast.  Even if its composited, it could still be a recreation. But thats just looking at an image online which can be difficult.

[Troodon]

Don't know, wonder if its the business end from Struthiomimus. Digit I has a slight curvature.