Kevin,

That's a very interesting gun in the Roper picture. I don't think I've ever seen any of his grips with such a pronounced "grip adaptor" and concavity to the front strap outline. As you know, its also less common to see Smiths with the Fitz modifications to the hammer and the triggerguard than Colts. I would like to see another view (muzzle) of the front sight barrel band to see if it is contoured to fit the front locking lug. What book is that in?

I chased a Fitz modified Smith around several shows a couple of years ago but it sold before I could make a deal. (I think it ended up with Bill Powell so no telling where it is now). The modifications were very professionally done...indistinguishable from factory finish. It didn't have the barrel band or the Roper grips though.

Bob