Standard markings and features. Includes literature on the development of big bore revolvers and particularly the S&W 500 Magnum written and signed by John Ross (author of "Unintended Consequences"), as well as a Performance Center soft case and original box. Author Timothy J. Mullin devotes 10 pages in his book "Serious Smith & Wessons: The N- and X-Frame Revolvers (The S&W Phenomenon Volume III)" to the John Ross/Performance Center .500, calling it "Tomorrow's collectible today" and the most useful of all .500s.

Excellent overall (purportedly unfired since leaving the factory) with mild cylinder drag line and light handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with light storage wear.