Gunshow surprise **Update in first post**

[myesio]

Nice find SW Fan,
My 4" no-dash (shown in my avatar) is a retired LEO revolver. It doesn't have the M stamp and probably has more rounds through it than I will ever do. It has been solid when I used to shoot it often, although I don't take it out much anymore. It has been relegated to backup home defense. I still take it out to make sure it hasn't gotten dusty. Good luck on your test drive.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

686-0 LH letter

Mine does have the white outline on the rear sight.

I'm 99% sure the original rear blade did not have a white outline but I replaced it (with a white outline) because it had a bent corner. If I can remember where I put it I'll confirm that.

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I got a reply back today from Lew Horton (they've always replied promptly) & it was one of the 6000 made. This one in Feb-1985.

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[S&W Fan]

BLUEDOT37, I just received the emailed letter from Earl. Exactly the same as yours with the obvious difference in serial number and delivery date. Mine, as I mentioned earlier, was delivered to them in November of 1984.

No mention of the white outline (might need to contact S&W on that point) but considering the condition of the gun and the fact that my 4" no dash has the white outline and this 2.5" is an earlier one I don't doubt it was delivered that way.