Period short-action conversion, likely by King Gunsight Co. with special hammer. As confirmed in the included factory letter, the revolver was shipped on October 25, 1932, and delivered to A. Novak & Co. of Cicero, Illinois, with a Call gold bead front sight, blue finish, and checkered walnut grips. Matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Comes with the correct model S&W blue box. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection