This Registered Magnum, reg. number 3030, is one of only 735 Registered Magnums originally manufactured with an 8 3/4 inch barrel. The removed original 8 3/4 inch barrel is included with the lot and is numbered to the gun. The revolver is currently fitted with an unnumbered replacement S&W 5 7/8 inch barrel. S&W "B" and diamond refinish marks are on the left grip frame and 8 inch barrel. The right grip panel is numbered to a different gun. The cylinder is numbered to the gun. The accompanying factory letter lists the revolver with an 8 3/4 inch barrel, Call gold bead front sight on ramp base, square notch rear sight, blue finish and checkered walnut Magna grips.

Very fine overall, retaining 99% factory refinished blue finish with a light cylinder drag line, limited minor handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Nearly all of the case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. Mechanically excellent.