That date is a patent date and concerns the ejector mechanism (that's why it's located on the forearm). You often see other patent dates on Smith guns; but that is all they are, and they have absolutely nothing to do with manufacture, or ship dates. As to picture posting, I'm very weak in that area also. I suggest you forward your photos to "revdocdrew"; he posts photos to our site constantly and would be more than happy to post yours (just click on the blue name next to "posted by", and you have his email address). Tom