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Square butts were available, but the round butt (like yours) was more common.
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Radagast,
I read on some internet sites including these blessed forums that the sq butt vs rd butt is a typo in the SCSW. I of course have a 1905 4th change, 253XXX, with the original grips and a nickel finish. At first I thought I got a great deal since I know nickel is more rare, and the sq butt was said to be more rare in SCSW. I have the SCSW so don't bother looking up my SN
In my independent research and from what I've seen, the rd butts seem to be more scarce making it in fact vice versa. I also discussed it with a guy from S&W and he said that most revolvers back then were sq butt. What have you seen? Did you bother investigating the typos that are all through the SCSW? Just curious as to your experience and opinions.