Originally Posted by Absalom

I'm wondering about the finish also. It initially appeared like a refinish, although upon closer inspection especially of the second photo there is a lot of fine structure and micro-scratching that would at least indicate any refinish is quite old. There is also no discernible evidence of buffing on the logo and other stampings.

Have you checked the under-barrel flat for the serial? If there is NO letter B stamped in front of the digits there (toward the muzzle), it has always been a nickeled gun, although of course it could still have been refreshed. A B would indicate original blue.