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Originally Posted by rsv1mos
Thanks to all for the warm welcome and informative responses.
In fact the blue is so vivid when compared to the present owners pictures of the rather dull I frame which hopefully should be here next week. It seems that I have read that S&W changed the blueing technique sometime between the two models???
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I have observed that 'bright' blue finishes began around the early to mid 20,000 .22/32 serial # range c. '54 - '55 as well as the flat polishing of the second (rear most) retaining pin for the firing pin.