For your consideration is a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber Regulation Police revolver. This prewar revolver utilizes a 4” round barrel chambered in .38 S&W. This five shot revolver features an original factory blue finish with pitting towards the muzzle of the barrel, as well as honest wear from use along the cylinder and frame. The trigger and hammer show flashes of the color case hardening. The revolver is fit with hand checkered walnut grips with a brass S&W medallion in either grip panel. The top of the barrel is roll stamped “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Pat’d Oct. 8. 01. Dec. 17. 01. Feb. 8. 06. Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14.” The left of the barrel is additionally stamped “Smith & Wesson”, while the right is marked “Regulation Police .38 S&W CTG”. These revolvers were manufactured from 1917 to 1940. Serial Number: 2981. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.