Frame manufactured prior to World War II. Serial number falls out of the accepted range of .38/44 Heavy Duty (Pre-War) revolvers (35037-62335). Likely originated as a .44 Hand Ejector later converted to .38/44 Heavy Duty configuration by the S&W factory. Left side of grip strap has the S&W December 1946 ("12 46") return date and diamond refinish mark, and factory rework star on butt. Barrel and cylinder are numbered to the gun.

Fine as factory refinished with edge and muzzle wear, handling marks, cylinder drag line, replacement grips with mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.