Originally Posted by Chuckgga

Picked this one up recently via a family member... I have several S&W revolvers, but not as familiar with this one or the variations of the 38 special.

Franzite grips (i personally dislike them) but any chance they may have come on the gun new? I've seen several guns w/ these in my searches.

I'll load pictures - any help in identifying the model / age is appreciated.

When cylinder is open there is either a "0" or a "D" then what looks like a "Y"...
Below it is a 4550

Then serial # wise it is C 1799xx