Thanks for the replies! I posted some pics of the smith on the s&w forum. And was able to get some info. It's a 1942 vintage that was sent to Britain for the war effort. It was originally 38 SW caliber but converted by a company in Britain to 38 special after the war. They added that front...
They were literally set on the side of a long table filled with old car parts. The seller didn't even know what brand they were. He had these three and a h&r 32. I left that one for someone else.
Not for sale but would like info on them. Street value?
First one is a 357 Blackhawk 3 screw. Has some pitting from a gun case I'm guessing. Not converted sn 865xx
If I wasn't happy with the trigger feel, I think I would send it back with that concern. I've sent more than one Ruger back and I have been very pleased with the service work. I think the craftsman are the ones in service.
It included a picture, just not put together in it's takedown case. I just haven't seen another one in that color? Was told it was a test color for a large distributor that ended up not ordering any?