Manufactured between 1956 and 1957. Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and barrel. Five-screw frame with six-groove back strap. Standard markings and features including red ramp blade front and white outline notched tangent rear sights, with casehardened wide spur hammer and trigger shoe. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Smith & Wesson medallions. Includes a black leatherette Smith & Wesson case marked "44 MAGNUM."

Excellent overall, retaining 98% of original blue finish with light handling marks, edge wear and cylinder drag line. The left grip panel has a chip in the back, with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The exterior of the case is very good with tattered corners, and the interior is fine with slight tears.