Someone said this thread needed more pictures, then I read:
Forget the S&W's. They are over rated.
Can't hardly let that go un-challenged so here are a few "over rated" 44 Special Smith & Wessons:
1st Model 44 Hand Ejector, also known as the Triple lock, this one shipped from the factory in 1914
2nd Model 44 Hand Ejector, this 5" shipped in 1922.
4th Model 44 Hand Ejector or Model of 1950 44 Target, it shipped in 1954.
Model 24-3 shipped in 1983 and it's original 6.5" barrel was cut to 5" and re-installed.
This 624 shipped as a 4" in 1985 but a previous owner cut ~1/2" off the muzzle, ramp and sight and round butted the frame.
These "over rated" S&Ws shoot better than I can see at my age and will continue to do so long after I'm gone.
Dave