I hope this is allowable. I was just on GUNSINTERNATIONAL and the Cabelas out of Dundee Mi. has a S&W 44 Special 5 inch for sale at $449. The listing says it's a first model but it isn't, I think it's a second model with possible a reblue and later grips. There are four photos of the revolver in the listing. The GI listing number is 101777086. If your in Michigan that seems to be a pretty good price for an early S&W 44.