That's awfully good looking, but you're right it's had some rework and has a post 1935 commercial large logo on the side plate.
First thing to do is pull the side plate and confirm the # stamped on the inside is different than the 22600 in the yoke and yoke cut in the frame (Colts have cranes, S&Ws have yokes), or no # at all.
Use magnification on the eagles and you'll see an eagle head pointing upwards with the S24 and S2 underneath; they're inspection stamps.
Second, pull off the left grip and check for a date stamped on the left side of the grip frame near the toe and an R S near the heel.
The marks with NP on the barrel is anybody's guess but maybe a civilian mark or rack # for a guard service, private or Govt agency, or etc. A close up of the marks would really help. Also a shot of the other side.
__________________
Jim
S&WCA #819
Last edited by Hondo44; 05-12-2018 at 08:49 AM.
|