Thank you, that is very helpful. Today, I sent off for the Jinks letter and also sent photos to David Chicoine asking his advice about refinishing the gun. I will determine the exact caliber tomorrow and then wait patiently for the Jinks letter which hopefully will tell me the gun is 100% original. At which point I will make a determination which direction to go. There is a dizzying amount of possibilities for the 130 year old revolvers and I am very thankful the Jinks letters are available. Does anyone have direct experience with Dave Chicoine? Thanks again,
Marvin