The only pencil markings on stocks known to me are the gun's serial number. Pencil was used from c. 1900 until stamping resumed c. 1929. The four digit # is in the 1st model 44 TL range, pre 1910 (when medallions were added). But pencil marks aren't very durable. The stocks should be dished out where the medallions would be. C. 1920-29 2nd model 44 stocks without medallions are convex at the top.
How dissappointing to have a cracked frame triple lock come back repaired with a 3 screw frame.
The 363XX # is a 1931 vintage N frame which would be a 5 screw. If it's in the 363XXX range with S prefix a 3 screw would be correct from c.1970, or with an N prefix c.1976.
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Jim
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Last edited by Hondo44; 12-08-2012 at 02:46 AM.
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