Glowe

I would have expected late 1907 or early 1908, for s/n 100007, but 1905 is not out
of the question. The frames were serial-numbered in batches, and then stored in
bins or barrels until needed for final processing and assembly into revolvers. This
storage process is best described as first-in, last-out. Or, last-in, first-out. This is
why we see later-number frames being shipped earlier than we would expect.

If its a round butt, its a Model of 1902. However, it may letter as a 1905, which it is
not. This is the resolution of the conflict that faced the (early) S&WCA members, in
their quest for an engineering-change orientation.

Earlier in this thread, someone raised the point that, since the naming of the models
was changed around 1920, maybe the lettering methodology ought to be changed, as
well. I disagree with that idea: the gun should be identified by the factory name at
the time it was made/shipped. Otherwise, there would be mass confusion . I mean-
K-frames have survived for 110 years, or so, and have had name changes from time
to time. Identifying a gun made in 1910 by its current name in 2010 would be a
disaster !

And yes - all my old catalogs that have staples have rusty ones !

Regards, Mike