I saw what I believed to be a 38-44 heavy duty, 4"bbl, blue, chambered in .38special at a friend's home tonight.

It had a humpback hammer, fixed sights with half moon front blade, ejector shroud, last patent date was 1914 (top of barrel), five digit numerical serial number, five screw frame. Very few freckles, couple holster rubs on the blue finish. Seemed to lockup nicely. Light single action, smooth DA.

How rare are these old gals?

No photos - my bad.