This is one of only 3,630 K-32 Masterpiece (Model 16) revolvers S&W manufactured over a 26 year period starting in 1947. It is the rarest of the standard K-Masterpiece series. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on June 22, 1955 and delivered to Rose, Kimball & Baxter Co. of Elmira, New York with a 6 inch barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut grips. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. Comes with the original S&W gold box numbered to the gun. Very rare late production 5-screw frame with wide barrel rib. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a faint cylinder drag line, slight wear at the muzzle and limited handling marks. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The box is fine. Mechanically excellent.