Location of S&W logo on 581

[quaduser]

My first post so please don't bash me if I'm not in the right forum area, etc...

Just purchased a no-dash 581 and noticed that the S&W logo is stamped on the right side of the frame. All of the others I have seen are located on the left side under the cylinder latch. Does this indicate it is an earlier version?

 

[Dieseltech56]

Early 586 and 686 had the logo on the side plate

 

[Sixgun100]

Mine is under the cylinder latch. Bought it in 1984 (best that I can remember).

 

[rbmac52]

Early 586 and 686 had the logo on the side plate

and shipped in the classic 2-piece blue or gray box (depending on finish). Later versions were shipped in the 1-piece folded box with insert.

 

[oysterer]

early one...maybe even a high Nxxxxxx serial?

 

[quaduser]

The serial # is AACXXXX with matching box. One piece folded I think. Haven't received delivery yet.