WELL I went and bought it. I was disappointed in that it was not a saddlering. but iis in very good condition wood is not beat up at all. and bluing is probably 90% or more and I just love the way it handles.. it has a sling, but the sling is attached to the magazine tube. and stock. no blems in the wood and bluing.. the serial # begins with a Z I believe Z=1964 date of manufacturing. also has a JM stamp on the R side of the barrel.. it says 44 mag, so I am assuming a 44 special ammo can also be used in it.. all screw heads are perfect nothing buggered. my camera battery is dead, so as soon as I can I will try to add a few pictures.. barrel is 20 inches. I will shoot as soon as possible I am happy with it so far.
