If it really is a trimmed N173 that would make it even better to me. Especially since, from what I understand (purely from the auction description), this is not a confirmed cabinet photo for this player.
Thank you for all the help thus far. I am glad to know that there isn't a consensus on the origins then I don't feel so dumb for not knowing myself
Maybe by the time I die and my wife has to sell it off (or I find I need to sell it for a replacement purchase) there will be more of a consensus. I like having pieces in my collection that have a little mystery.