glev...A factory letter should tell you the type of finish the 19-3 was shipped with, as when a letter request is made, Roy looks up the serial number to find out when and where the gun was shipped. He then contacts the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum in Springfield, MA where the factory invoices are kep and staff there find the invoice for that particular gun. It should indicate the type of finish the gun was shipped with, barrel length, and any special features that were an extra charge.

If you call Roy and talk with him, he does not have information about finish at his fingertips and must contact the museum to get it.

I would still letter the gun as you may be surprised what it tells you.

Bill