Well, somewhat. I had not seen the gun until I had the thread posted for a couple weeks. My friend who gifted it to me had said it was a 7.5in barrel which I took as the gospel. Of course I can see why he thought it was because if the measurement was taken from the front of the frame to the muzzle it is exactly (or close) to 7.5 inches. I am happy it is NOT some totally RARE 7.5in gun now. I am not a long barrel revolver fan so am contemplating having this barrel cut down to 3-3.5in and the sight re-installed. Or buying a used or NOS 3 or 4in barrel and having it installed and keeping this barrel in case I ever get the urge to have it put back to stock.