Manufactured 1970-71. Fixed blade front and rear notch sights, standard markings, full blue finish, Class "B" coverage floral scroll engraving on the frame and slide, smooth grips, and a checkered back strap. Includes original box listing engraving on the end label, an extra pair of checkered Smith & Wesson medallion grips, and an extra magazine. Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp backstrap checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks, a partially torn corner, and fading of the ink on the end label.