just picked me up a 27-2.31/2 in. barrell,about 95% of the high polished blue finish,5 digit 'N' serial number,target grips,around 1970 manufacture,i was looking on gun broker and only seen two,one was a nickel in ruff cond. for 800.00 and the other was a newer made one.they must be getting harder to find all the time.i am glad i found one they have a great feel and look awsome.would like to see some of them,is there a thread for the 31/2 inchers?thanks curt.