Smith Wesson 10-8 3" HB Matte Blue Product Code 100131

[Quiet Man]

I came across a Smith 10-8 3" HB with a matte type finish. Product code 100131. I found a great post from 2017, however looking for any additional info.

 

[GerSan69]

Did the other post give an explanation of the Product Code? It's not listed in the Model 10 section of the SCSW. Do you have a link to the post?
5322, the "Spec. Ord." number, is your ship date of Nov. 18, 1985.
Looks like a nice one! Appears to have little, if any, handling.
Congrats, good find.

 

[Quiet Man]

Factory finish? Model 10-8 with 3" barrel, RB, matte blue...

The 10-8 mentioned and shown in the attached link is the same revolver I have ran into. Kernel Crittenden had great forsight at the time to archive the pictures. Thanks to 22hipower, I saw the 4th edition of the standard catalog mentions this possible variation on page 206. I am hoping to know if anyone has a similiar product number 100131 10-8, if anyone has an idea on production numbers or any other info. It is one I have not seen before and begs the questions. Thanks for any input.