I have spoken with someone at Smith & Wesson and I believe as well that this is as it was shipped in 2000.
The only reference to this revolver in the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog is the listing in the Performance Center Product Codes section:
178004FC M-586 3" 7 shot
I have all of the papers included with the case (which, in addition to the embossed Performance Center logo on the lid, is different in many other respects from other era blue plastic cases)and even the S&W Master lock.