NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Factory letter states the revolver was shipped in its current configuration on January 12th, 1954 to Stoeger Arms Co. in New York, NY. With hand-numbered Smith & Wesson box and matching factory letter.