I've got a S&W presentation case that looks original. It's a full clam shell case. The case, dovetails, hinges, and Styrofoam inserts all look like my other ones but the latch looks different.

Does not look like it was a replacement, as I see no outline showing a different latch was there first. It would show as this latch is smaller and shaped different.

It has a "Made In England" with a SMS in the triangle.

Anyone seen a latch like this before? Could it be from an earlier presentation case? Thanks

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These "English made" latches first appeared on the smooth black cases for Model 29's circa 1958 & 1959 and were carried over on the first Mahogany Clam Shell cases circa 1960. They are fairly scarce and limited to cases produced in those few years.

Also, check out Doc44's expert commentary on Presentation cases...