Just picked up both of these. Was surprised to see both of them online on the same site. Needless to say, they were both guns I've looked for forever and I probably took a hit on both, but I wanted them

The 19-7 came in a factory case, but I don't believe the grips are original. This was 1300, but i've been looking for one of these forever. Any idea on production numbers?

The second is a 696-1. It has the stamped lettering the barrel, as opposed the laser engraved barrels. Never owned a 44 special. Any pointers? good loads? This one set me back 900.

Any pointers, insight, ideas, are appreciated. I'm consolidating firearms and getting rid of things I don't like, and picking up ones I do, and I always end up back at smith revolvers.