Texas Star...Walter Sanborn received K260003 on December 16, 1955. He was an employee in S&W's Sales Department and used the gun most likely for developing the literature on the new Combat Magnum. K260003 never left S&W until it was sold to a collector in the 60s or early 70s. It was engraved in the late 50s or early 60s, but never presented to JFK (reasons lost to history).

Walter Sanborn also received the first 44 Magnum, S130927, and used it to develop the literature on the new revolver. This 44 Magnum was completed on December 15, 1955 and eventually sold to Rex Firearms on February 21, 1956. The second gun made and the first one shipped was completed on December 29, 1955 and shipped to R. H. Coleman of Remington Arms Co. on the same day. It has serial number S130806.

Bill