.38 S&W. 4" barrel. SN: 5570. Blued metal refinish with casehardened hammer and trigger mounting checkered walnut Smith & Wesson medallion grips. Double action five-chamber hand ejector revolver mounting fixed half-moon front blade and topstrap rear notch sights. Features a pinned barrel and five screw round-butt frame concealed with oversize grips. Barrel is struck SMITH & WESSON on left side with model and caliber mark to the right reading REGULATION POLICE / .38 S. & W. CTG. Barrel displays two-line address and patent mark with patent dates ranging from 1901 to 1914. Sideplate and right frame are unmarked. Base of the left grip panel struck with patent mark reading PAT. JUNE 5. 1917. A previous owner's name has been written on the inside of the right panel in pencil. Serial numbers match. {C&R}

Good as Refinished. Bore is Frosty with patched patina and strong rifling throughout. Metal finish shows light pitting scattered overall filled in with the refinish, and weakened maker markings. Scattered brown flecking, streaks, and scratches. Gray mottling on trigger and hammer with strong case colors. Grips show some handling wear and scratches with flat spots. Chip to left rear grip panel. Mechanically functional. Action shows good timing.