Cubrock I have a 5 inch Triple lock that is about a hundred numbers later than yours. It has the gold medallion grips. According to Neal & Jinks book Smith & Wesson 1857-1945 the Triple lock had monograms in the stock circles. On page 201 of this book there is a picture of Mr. Jinks low number Triple Lock with monogram stocks. I am not sure how rare the 5 inch barrel is on these guns. I just know they are not one of the more common lengths. We both need to get our guns lettered.

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too TOO young!!