Thanks for your help guys! Glad to see another Virginian! I was actually on my way home from Greentop when i decided to stop at Gander Mountain. Im sure if this little guy was at Greentop it would have been properly identified and priced higher then what i got it for!

I dont remember seeing a star on the serial number, ill pop that grip off to make sure though.

Now here is the real question: Pay $50 bucks for the letter or for these Black pearl grips! Looks like they will fit. Im not sure what "I" frame means though.

Im very excited, refinished or not i havent been able to find a pic of a New Departure this clean anywhere!