El Supremo,
The gun still has the front sight an inch too far forward to qualify for N-SSA.
I'll try to get pics of what I think is a drop safety. I noticed it when I disassembled the action. I'm taking a guess on it being a simple drop safety, but might be wrong. It hard to describe. Its entirely internal and its hard to notice unless you disassemble the lock.
The gun really looks gorgeous though. Fantastic finish, tight barrel bands well fitted to the wood & really pretty case hardening. The action is pretty damn smooth out of the box. Basically the complete opposite of my 56-50 when I got it.
I just hope it shoots good! I'll have to work up a load for my 100yrd & 200yrd club match. Hope Herbet is right about the 44-40 shooting better! Of course he usually is!.
BTW - plug to Taylor's for keeping me in mind. I called them a year ago & they kept me in mind. I've ALWAYS had good service with them before, during and particularly after he sale.