S&W Model 396 "Dots"

[45Raven]

Above are two photos of a NIB S&W Model 396 Night Guard revolver in caliber .44 S&W Special.

What are those three "dots" on the left side of the revolver?

Decals?
Metal pins?
Paint?
Something else?

Thanks

 

[bubbajoe45]

They are the pins for the studs about which the trigger and hammer rotate. All S&Ws have 'em, but they are difficult to discern. In the Scandium framed NGs, they are steel and contrast with the alloy frame material.

 

[45Raven]

Thanks very much.

I now understand that the three pins are cylinder bolt, hammer, and trigger pivot pins (as shown from front to the rear of the revolver).

 

[Spotteddog]

Yessir,
What B45 said.
Very nice carry gun BTW!