Has this trigger guard been sanded down?

[WillGoesBoing]

I recently purchased a 586 no dash off gunbroker from a reputable seller. I noticed the trigger guard on the left side appears to have been grounded down. The other side is more sharp and uniformed.

I bought another 686-3 and both sides appears to be flattened. Just wondering if the old guns came from the factory with some variation or have they been filed/sanded down for whatever reason?

I’m not home right now so I can’t take pictures but here’s an up close from the seller.

 

[BillBro]

It's fine. That's just how it came. Just enjoy your new gun. This isn't a plastic wonder gun from a mold, it ain't gonna be perfectly symmetrical.
Don't sweat these little things, a 586 no- is the gun that made me fall in love with s&Wesson revolvers when I was 11 years old. They are just beautiful revolvers.

 

[Timbo22]

That's the way they were made. I have several S&W revolvers that have that 'feature'.

 

[WillGoesBoing]

It's fine. That's just how it came. Just enjoy your new gun. This isn't a plastic wonder gun from a mold, it ain't gonna be perfectly symmetrical.
Don't sweat these little things, a 586 no- is the gun that made me fall in love with s&Wesson revolvers when I was 11 years old. They are just beautiful revolvers.

I appreciate the response. It doesn't bother me immensely but I was very specific in asking whether the gun had the original bluing prior to buying it. It's hard to judge not being able to see it in person. The seller is a reputable gun shop that told me from what they can tell, is the original finish.

And if the trigger guard was in fact filed or sanded down then that would mean the finish was not original. I'm sure there are a lot of S&W experts on here so I just wanted to see what they thought.

 

[BillBro]

Now, I did buy a 686 one time that had been really butchered with a dremel. Your post reminds me of this.
I had looked at the pics and swear I never noticed this but someone had tried to sculpt the trigger guard edges, it didn't work. Ive used dremels enough to form an opinion on what happened and what they used to do it. When I say I e used dremels alot I do not mean on firearms, I haven't unless its with a soft buffing bob, that's it.
Well, this person had some sort of physical ailment that caused them to shake alot and to boot Id bet they had chucked up a hard aluminum oxide wheel for grinding metal. The seller said he had not actually looked at any of the guns he was selling, which prompted me to ask how he came up with the descriptions he had written. I don't remember getting an answer.
Im telling you, people can do alot with photoshop these days. He took it back, gave me a full refund with shipping and an apology. I couldn't be too mad after that but still, why???
Nothing wrong with yours though, no. If you got it off of gunbroker and have any plans to repeat this process please always remember to never forget, never buy any gun if they don't give you an inspection time frame and the ability to return it, and do your inspection BEFORE taking legal possession of the firearm. I have a kit I take with me with all of the tools I need to perform a pretty thorough inspection of a used revolver. I have recently added pin gauges, although throat sizes not being to my liking wouldn't constitute a basis for a return but Its something to weigh.
If you do plan to buy more used revolvers and want to know what to look at to determine the honest condition of it there is plenty of info here and elsewhere online on how to do an inspection and what tools are needed. I've even added a cheap (but actually very nice) borescope to check the bore and chambers and the 45°mirrors let you get a really good close up view of the top strap in the area where flame cutting occurs.
Again, enjoy your very nice 586 and shoot it often.