The most important part of the letter, the 2nd page is not shown for some reason. Although some of the specifics are in the auction description which tells us #6919, is one of the 666 44 HE 1st Models converted to 455.

AND we know, which is confirmed since #358 with a British series s/n, a 455 HE 1st model, shipped simultaneously to the 666 44 1st model converted TLs.

I think it's relevant that we remember S&W was still in full commercial production of all ts standard models in this time frame.

I suspect they devoted a relatively small commitment of employees to the task of converting existing 44 spl 1st Model revolvers or partially completed frames in inventory to 455 chambered 44 TLs, as well as the new production line set up for 455 TL 1st Models in the new British s/n series.

First of course hundreds of 455 barrels and cylinders had to be produced from scratch or existing 44 barrels re-bored and cyls re-chambered. All the while maintaining existing regular production since we know many, many commercial models were shipped during this same period.

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Jim
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