What is the Meaning of the Numbers?

[mike from st pete]

I am assuming the number running across the bottom of the grip frame that is exposed after removing the stocks/grips is the serial number AAP32XX?
With the grips off on the right side I find a circled "B", 7541, a small circle at the bottom left angle of a triangle with a "Z" in that. On the left side I find what may be an inverted "T" or "L", "LV", 46886, "S", and under that "F 32".
I opened the action, and with the cylinder out/open on the frame is MOD 681. On the crane is A1, 46886 and "S".

I have a S&W model 681 with a 4" full under lug barrel six shot 357 magnum. The wooden grips are a little scuffed and there are some scratches on the frame. The lock up is nice and tight. OTD price was $400. I'm now the proud owner of this revolver, sadly no box. ASAP I'll be getting the camera out for a photo.
Thanks in advance for any information you all can provide, mike from st pete.

 

[JCS&W]

Looks like it was shipped in 1982. Serial number is on the butt of M681, the others marks are, so I have been told, factory markings that mean nothing, or inspection marks. Hope that helps. BTW, congrats on the M681, good price and a great L frame revolver.

 

[mike from st pete]

The Promised Photos

And what would you do to restore the grips?

 

[Iggy]

Send the to VM here on the forum. Nuff sed.

 

[mike from st pete]

??????

Send the to VM here on the forum. Nuff sed.

I'm sorry sir, but I do not understand?

 

[2hawk]

Here ya' go...

I'm sorry sir, but I do not understand?

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/154724-grips-vm.html

 

[murphydog]

It probably came with the smaller (Magna) service stocks.

 

[mike from st pete]

Thanks for the link and explanation.
Now I have more investigation to do. I know there is a thread on the grips and to which revolver they belong.