The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 2 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered walnut grips when shipped on October 13, 1947, to Sports, Inc., Chicago, IL. Long action and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. The S&W gold box is numbered to the gun. With bore brush, "Helpful Hints" pamphlet, and period M&P revolver advertisement.

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown on the grip straps and light cylinder drag line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine showing some scattered minor wear.

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 2 inch barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, and checkered walnut round butt grips when shipped on April 14, 1953, to Rex Firearms Co., New York City. Flat cylinder latch and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. The S&W box is numbered to the gun. With bore brush and "Helpful Hints" pamphlet.

Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with the back strap thinning to a brown and a cylinder drag line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing some minor wear and some staining.