That is the finish it should have left the factory with.
Enjoy your rare 3" Mod 49!
JD, I am sorry I have to amend my answer! Something didn't seem right so I checked.
According to SCSW 3rd edition, nickel finish Mod 49s were bright nickel until 1993 when the finish was changed to a matte nickel, so if this one is 1977 the finish has been altered.
Again, sorry the fast and innacurate reply.
And, welcome to the S&Wforum.
Last edited by Malysh; 10-10-2010 at 09:36 AM.
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