The accompanying factory letter confirms the barrel length, finish and checkered grips. It states this gun was "shipped to Klines Sporting Goods Co., Chicago, Illinois, on February 18, 1948. Unfortunately, the invoice for this shipment is missing, and therefore, the sights can not be verified." It has a special order King gold bead front sight on a mirror base, standard S&W markings including the one-line frame address, importer marking on the butt, matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, barrel and cylinder and matching assembly number on the yoke and crane. Comes with a factory gold box numbered to the gun (faintly legible), bore rod with brush and "Helpful Hints" pamphlet. Provenance: Frank Staig collection.

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% original blue finish showing thinning on the ejector rod and a light cylinder drag line. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are very fine with a couple minor scuff marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some scattered minor wear.