7" or 7&1/2" barrel? Specifically one that shipped in 1948? I have not verified serial #'s yet. Just sitting here on my lunch break and figured I'd throw out a question.
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
A matching numbered barrel with a factory crown, front sight and centered barrel stampings (what the heck, add a rework date stamp to the grip frame too!) would be good confirmation. Short of that, beware.
Are you sure the seller is measuring from cylinder face to muzzle and not from the frame ?
Anyone can stamp numbers on a barrel. As Alan states if there is no evidence of factory rework stamps or dates, I would also question the gun. I have seen many guns for sale with incorrect barrel lengths stated, so it might be a 6"? If you can find a picture of the entire gun, use the cylinder (1.57" long) to confirm the barrel length.