That looks like it might be a Pioneer, I have its twin brother. I bought mine in the late '70s. I think I paid less than $50 for it.
If it is a Pioneer, it will have a pressed block bowl. It won't color like a true meer, but the gourd will darken over time. The one pictured doesn't looked smoked all that much.
I would wager you'll come to love it. They aren't the most convenient pipe ever invented and they do need to have some care with the bowl, but they are sexy cool and smoke like nothing else. It will be a great pipe to try out new blends in, too.
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