I'm a big fan of the .44 Special and have several S&Ws in that caliber. A couple of years ago this popped up for sale locally and I just couldn't resist.



It came with the box, all the paperwork, the original grips, a set of Pachmyer Compacts and the sales receipt showing it had been bought locally on Sept 4, 1985. It also came with a box of Remington 246 LRN ammo containing 45 rounds.
I bought it from its second owner who said the he knew the original owner. The story was that the first guy bought it new and fired 5 rounds. The guy I got it from said he had never fired it. Considering its condition, I believe the story.

BTW: those Pachmyer grips make a BIG difference in felt recoil.