Harley Panhead Buddy Seat Passenger Peg Bracket (Type 2, LEFT Side; 1955-57)

Description

Harley Panhead Buddy Seat Passenger Peg Bracket  (Type 2, LEFT Side;  1955-57)
According to Palmer's Restoration Guide, there are 4 "Types" of this bracket, and the differences between them regards the number of holes present as well as the bends that may or may not be present, as follows:
Type 1:  1941-46.  No bends, no holes
Type 2:  1947-54.  No bends, 3 holes
Type 3:  1955-57.  Bend at the board mount end, flat at peg end, 3 holes
Type 4:  1958-64.  Bend at board mount end, bend at peg mount end, 3 holes
This bracket, however, appears to be a variation on the Type 3 bracket.  Specifically, the bend is at the peg end and not the mount end.  Did Bruce Palmer miss this one?  Or is it a sub-type?  Reproduction?  We don't know.  And more research may be required.  But the paint finish looks original Harley-Davidson to us.  So more research may be required
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Condition:  Used
Type:   Panhead
Vintage:   1955-57
011223  D-5  (22 10 23, 2-9)
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