Factory letter (copy) states the revolver was shipped on February 16, 1938 to Hampton's Hardware of Port Arthur, Texas, with a 4 1/2 inch barrel in .44 S&W, nickel finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a two gun shipment. Barrel has the desirable caliber marking "RUSSIAN AND/S&W SPECIAL" and "44" on the left side. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Very fine overall with original finish, high edge wear, replacement factory grips with a couple of small chips and very attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent.