Manufactured in 1946 and shipped in a rare matching numbered pre-war picture box. The revolver has standard S&W markings, importer marking on the butt, fixed sights, matching assembly numbers on the crane and yoke and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and ejector shroud. The pre-war factory box has the correct white label on the underside which lists the matching barrel length and serial number. Provenance: Frank Staig collection.

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% plus original blue finish showing limited minor handling marks and a light cylinder drag line. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with some minor wear. A .38/44 Heavy Duty Post-War Transitional revolver with original pre-war box that would be hard to find a better example.