I have an opportunity to purchase one that appears to be an earlier gun with a pinned barrel, and it also appears to be in 99+ percent condition. It's even selling for a reasonable price. So far, I've only seen pictures, but it looks to be sporting a 6" barrel and the original stocks with a white outline rear sight and red front insert. My questions start with: I'm not looking for a safe queen so is this earlier version a desirable shooter? Are there any common problems with them? For shooting purposes does any gunsmith work need to be done to slick it up or to improve its accuracy? BTW, I am reasonably familiar with Smith revolvers, and own several, but just not the 'N' frames.
Thanks,
Mike