After looking at the photos included here, I am too ashamed to post what pics I currently have of my best, but they my 5" 27-2 and my rebuilt 28-2 WSP Commemorative that now wears Grashorns and a 3 1/2" barrel. I have a beautiful 36 that pretty much matches the 27 that I'm fairly proud of as well.....
A 1939 .38/44 Outdoorsman with Humpback hammer (not original, or at least not mentioned in the letter) and some medallionless ivory stocks that are sized to the prewar N-frame. It didn't ship this way, but I think it got a little better after it left the factory.
It's accurate, too.
GLL, this is 55276; you may have the number already.
My most elegant S&W revolver? Easy. Pretty little 18-2 that I bought at a gun show about 2000. It is in about 98% condition. I think it is a beautiful example of S&W quality and craftsmanship.
My 27-2 shipped in 1975. Was only in the gun shop three hours after being traded on a Siaga/AK shotgun! Just the tiniest bit of bluing loss at the muzzle and a faint turn line. Superb deep blue.