This Registered Magnum is one of a very limited number of this model manufactured with an 8 3/8 inch barrel. The accompanying original registration certificate confirms the 8 3/8 inch barrel, McGivern front sight, and deep "U" notch rear sight as well as being registered to Dr. James Johnson, Jr. of Cumberland, Maryland. Additional shipping information is provided by the included factory letter. The revolver was shipped on February 18, 1937 and delivered to E.K. Tryon Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with the barrel length and sights, the factory letter also confirms the blue finish and Magna stocks. The right grip panel is numbered to another gun ("48736"), "REG. 1964" is stamped on the inside of the frame, and matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, and ejector shroud. The factory box is numbered on a piece of applied tape to the gun by serial number and registration number.

Excellent, retaining 98% plus bright original blue finish with a light cylinder drag line and minimal handling marks. 98% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The period replacement grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with wear, separated lid corner, and remnants of tape. A very desirable, high condition 8 3/8 inch barrel S&W .357 Registered Magnum DA Revolver that will be a great addition to any S&W or big game revolver collection.