My MALT 2 frame has identical Down Tube and Seat Tube Decals to Major King's frame. The serial number is AT6K01094, so either '96 for the "AT6" or '94 for the last two digits. I think it is pre-suspension corrected geometry as I bought it with the Merlin Rigid Aluminium Forks (yes really!), which were 390mm C-A. I think Merlin may have been selling mine off cheaper as end of line, as suspension was becoming more popular.
The MALT 2 also has a Canti-Bridge across the Seat Stays, but with all Top Tube routing on the side of the tube. I notice that the Major's has twin Top Tube routing and presumably a Down Pull Front Mech, although we can't see the Cable Stop - and there is no L/H shifter. It also appears to have a Rear Brake Noodle, which would indicate that it was designed for Canti Brakes.
My Spec Sheets document a new feature for both the WCS & Prestige frames - "Ritchey Logic Compact Socket Dropouts", and I am sure that this list is for 1996. The Major's look like they pre-date these. I also think that the Merlin Font altered around 1998 to a more rounded style..... so after all that waffle, I reckon the frame in the photos is around 1994 - 1995.
Edit: I also just noticed that it has the "twisted" profile Top & Down Tube, so someone may know more from that!
Edit again: there's a bit of discussion on Merlin "spiral" tubing here -
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46550Pip
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