Manufactured in 1956/57. This S&W .44 Magnum has a wonderful factory class "A" engraving consisting of deep cut floral scroll patterns on matted background. The factory records indicated it was shipped to E.K. Tryon Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and confirms the S&W class "A" engraving. Both sides of the grip frame are signed "RJS" for Master Engraver Russell J. Smith, who engraved for S&W for many years. Fitted with a serrated blade front sight with red insert and ramp, elevation adjustable white outlined square notch rear sight, and silver S&W medallion target grips. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, and barrel. Includes a period correct S&W .44 Magnum case containing screwdriver and bore cleaning rod with two attachments.

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish showing limited handling marks and a light cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent. A stellar Russell J. Smith singed factory engraved S&W .44 Magnum revolver. This is a very rare engraved 5-screw .44 Magnum of which only a small number were produced.