The included factory letter confirms the current five screw variation, finish, barrel length, sights, target hammer, target trigger, and grips when the revolver was shipped to M&W Distributors of Charleston, WV, on July 9, 1956. Showing matching serial number barrel, cylinder, and butt. Fitted with serrated red ramp front sight, white outline rear sight, and checkered Goncalo Alves grips with silver Smith & Wesson medallions. Includes a Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum case containing cleaning tools and screwdriver as well as a copy of the factory invoice to M&W Distributors.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, light cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.