Manufactured in 1983. This revolver is one of the first one hundred Model 24-3 Model of 1950 .44 Target Reintroduction revolvers. This revolver features Patridge blade front and adjustable rear sights as well as near full coverage floral scroll and wavy line engraving. According the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" by Supica & Nahas states that the first one hundred revolvers in this model were factory "A Plus" engraved with only twenty-five being finished in nickel. Included with the revolver is a wood case with a brass plaque on the lid reading "SMITH & WESSON/MODEL 24/.44 SPECIAL/1 OF 25/FACTORY/ A PLUS ENGRAVED" and blue velvet interior. Also included is a factory screwdriver and cleaning tools.

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks a cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with a few scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The relined case is very good.