44 Magnums with a 4-inch barrel began to ship in quantity in November 1956 with approximately 165 being shipped in the first year of production, 1956. An additional 500 plus were shipped in the first six months of 1957 with a total of approximately 700 being made with a 5-screw frame.

I have S153810 that was shipped on November 8, 1956. The presentation case has a pebble grain covering on the exterior and is serial numbered to the revolver on the bottom in white grease pencil. Click on the top photo for a better look.

Bill