Manufactured in 1961. Fitted with red blade front sight and adjustable rear sights, and standard markings. Import marked on the inside of the topstrap. The sideplate is marked with the Persona Non Grata Club logo with gold inlaid narwhal over ""Cam" Sweeney/Persona Grata" and "PNG 4" on the side of the frame. Includes a hardwood presentation case with a plaque on the lid reading "WALTER C. SWEENEY/MAJOR GENERAL USAF/"PERSONA NON GRATA"/C. R. HELLSTROM" containing six cartridge adapters and an extra cylinder numbered to the gun. The Persona Non Grata Club was a group of three civilians and two military members who were involved in an attempt at the creation of the Nordic Free Trade Zone. The American and European delegates did not get along, leading to the Americans referring to themselves as "persona non grata". Before their departure Major General Walter C. Sweeney (the recipient of this revolver) was gifted a narwhal tusk, and thus the animal became the group's mascot. Each member of the group was given a Pre-Model 29 and Model 53 Smith & Wesson Revolver with the same special inscription as this revolver, but with the recipient's name. The Pre-Model 29 from this set is available in the previous lot.

Excellent overall as presented to Walter C. Sweeney, retaining 99% plus original blue finish, minimal handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and a crisp inscription. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.