Thanks for the info. I still don't know what the lower case "i" that's stamped on the frame means.

Also, how often would someone bother with the small S&W logo and replace the side plate with a fully engraved one? Maybe they really were good & simply wanted this gun to replicate factory work. At the least I figure the engraving got done & then factory reblued. But there's the diamond that is suppose to indicate "major rework". I assume this means anything from rebarrel, cylinder, or even engraving.

Where it stands with this gun is I'm getting the letter, but know that it'll not have anything about the "rework". So, everthing from the diamond stamp, sights, stocks, engraving will not be recorded. Only a "best judgement" from Roy will happen. I assume decent pictures to Roy is the best way for him to "see" the gun.

Anyways, in about 6 weeks I'll update this with the letter's results.