I have a 14-4 that is 8 3/8 " It is the only Smith I have ever owned in a Presentation box.
It has the three T's and is unfired, although it is in that kind of shape you see in a Gun store when it has been hanging around and was dry fired and handled a lot.
It is still tight and new feeling , but has little tiny flaws all over it.
I have had it for years and have never shot it.
I shoot my 14 no dash Single action a lot and next up is my 14-6 full lug.
I have always been against being the first to shoot an older gun, but I might based on what you guys are saying !!!