Manufactured 1952-1953. Matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. Includes correct Smith & Wesson red box. Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with a couple light handling marks, a faint partial cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with storage and handling marks.