Thanks for confirming. I have to imagine he bought it this way as I dont recall him being the type to do something like that. If its not factory it certainly looks to be done nice. Apprently the placement of the rollmarks was a giveaway?
Is this a Pre 27 then?
Yes on the pre-27; looks like a 5-screw. Is there a screw also in the front of the trigger guard? You're right about the markings; slightly off-center is the give-away, plus the post front sight. Whoever put on the front sight was a serious shooter. Very desirable S&W. Stocks are later-issue, probably mid or late 70's. That would be called a well-used, but well-cared-for working revolver with a cool history.
Bob
