This thread needs pictures. That said, in this part of the country, $600 is a LOT of money for a .38, even an N frame .38. One sat in a gun shop up in Jonesboro for years priced at $475.

When you go to sell it (if you do, and you always should consider that eventuality), you will be in competition against .38 Specials. And it will be tough, asking $600 for your .38 when everybody else at the gun show has .38s for $250-300 or so and maybe a bit more for a VERY nice one.