it is chambered 44 magnum
If it is a conversion, kudos to the smith...the blueing is identical on the frame and the barrel.
Looks factory
If they tell you it went out the door as a 45 LC, then it went out the door as a 45 LC.
There is no such thing as a 44 S & W Magnum. There are 44 S & W Specials and 44 Remington Magnums.I thought the barrels were marked ".44 S & W Magnum?