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Originally Posted by Hondo44
Welcome Trooper.
Wow, that's a humdinger of a 32 Hand Ejector!
Most photos are almost too dark to fully appreciate it. But It looks a little too black for original finish. I can see what could be the nice pre war factory bright blue in the last photo of it. The only mark I see on it is on the toe of the grip frame unless that's camera flash.
Can't be 1920 though and be a 2nd change. They ended in 1909.
With the serial # we could pin it down for you.
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I think you are correct. The factory just said it was about 1920 and I am the one who came up with the second change. In checking the S&W book again, it looks more like a 4th or 5th change if that makes any sense (a little confusing in the book).
The serial number is 6 digits (213xxx).
Really not sure about being original finish. It looks almost too good. If it has been refinished, it is about the best job I have ever seen. For what I paid for it, I am still very happy.
Trooper Joe