Factory letter states revolver was sold to United States Government, shipped to United States Maritime Commission, c/o U.S. Maritime Commission Warehouse, Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 12, 1944 with 4 inch barrel in .38 caliber, parkerized finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a 1,166 gun shipment. Currently fitted with a 2 inch barrel.

Excellent overall with original finish, some high edge wear, some minor handling marks, crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.