Just found this forum and have spent a good bit of time reviewing it…GREAT info and obviously a lot of time taken to compile it.

I think my situation is probably a little unique. I have a 9+ Mod 27 (no dash), S/N S199105, 4 screw revolver (~1959 it appears) with what looks to be Magnas w/o the diamond (68-71 per the above) although they look like they could be the original grips - underside of grips were whistle clean with no marks or fingerprints visible.

The grips have no serial markings on the exterior at all, but have a handwritten “N” on the inside left grip and what appears to be “434” stamped on the inside of the right grip.

I figure the best course of action is to get a letter from S&W and see how it was originally shipped and then restore it to that configuration (unless someone has some great insight which could help). I’ve seen that recommended in several threads but have yet to run across the current name or the exact address to send the request to. Can someone help me out?

Raf