Got the old girl this morning on the way to work. So...
I think I got a shooter... She has zero play when locked up. Timing is better than some of my newer ones. Cylinder gap is tight .010. Serial number on butt, cylinder, latch, barrel by latch, and scratched inside of right grip. Bore is surprisingly crisp and shiny even without cleaning. About the only finish is in the flutes and a little under barrel rib.
I'll try to get my first letter requested tomorrow.
Funny thing, Gun vault guy at Bass Pro said no guns will ever leave the store without a 4473 which I argued a bit but said fine. He started the form but ran into a problem adding the Smith since the smart Vegas BPS guy entered it as an antique so they ate crow and just gave me a release without 4473! All good guys though.
More on it later since i'm tired from travel and work!
Fred
