I am considering buying Triple Lock, serial number 2483 with World War I Scottish Regimental markings on the backstrap. Despite the low serial number the grips have a silver medalion, rather than plain wood at the top. They are the correct checkered grips. The pistol is in 455 Ely with about 90% high gloss finish. It has three British markings on the left side, one the frame and two on the barrel. All are a Crown over the letter V. The asking price is $1200.
Can anyone tell me what the markings mean? Are grips correct or from later Triple Lock? Is this a reasonable price for a gun with a known history of use by the British military?

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Joseph L. Lyon