This is an excellent example of an early production Smith & Wesson Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight revolver with the very rare three inch barrel. This revolver was previously owned by U.S. Army Brigadier General Charles Baron and is so engraved on the right side of the receiver; "Brig. General/ Charles Baron, U.S. ARMY/ 0383316". This revolver is an early model with alloy frame and steel cylinder. It is fitted with the seldom seem three inch barrel that is marked on the right side "AIRWEIGHT / 38 SPL. CTG." and with the standard S&W markings on the frame. It has the serrated ramp front sight with notch frame rear sight with the color casehardened trigger and shrouded hammer. It is fitted with S&W checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Includes the original blue box serial numbered to the gun and papers. See the above lot (1616) for more information about Charles Baron.

Excellent overall with 98% plus original blue and anodized finishes. Displaying some light handling marks and minute edge wear near the muzzle as well as some small nicks on a few sharp edges of the frame. The grips are excellent with attractive dark color and sharp checkering. Box is very good with some edge and storage wear. Mechanically excellent.