45R. Exceptional! Possibly Unfired! Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Pre-War (5-Screw) 38 S&W Spl. Cal. Double Action Revolver. Serial #49996. Gun is Fitted with the Scarce! 4” Barrel w/Round Blade Front & Notch Rear Sights. Gun Retains Virtually All of its Original Blued Finish with Exceptional Case Hardening on the Trigger and Hammer. Gun is Stocked with the Original Matching Numbered Diamond Checkered Walnut Grips w/S&W Medallions. Barrel, Cylinder and Butt Numbers All Match!! This Fine Revolver is Accompanied by its Original Factory 2-Piece Blue Picture Box! The Blue Picture Boxes Were in Use From 1933-1941! In Total There Were 11,111 of These .38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver Mfg. From c. 1930-1941
