Manufactured 1947. It has standard S&W markings including the early one-line frame address, importer marking on butt, large ejector rob knob, matching assembly numbers on the yoke and crane and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and barrel. The factory K-22 Masterpiece gold box is un-numbered and has the correct barrel length and finish on the short ends. Comes with a bore rod with brush. Provenance: Frank Staig collection.