The only thing on this revolver that is lacking is the grips were whittled to fit the owners hand/grip. I have Pakmyer grips on it now and have fired it. The ammo he gave me was .380 DA ammo that ejected no problem and I still have a dozen rounds of it left I did try it and thought twice about...
I recently purchased a S&W Revolver from an older gentleman that said he got it in the 60's. It has BNP .38" .767" 31/2 tons markings on the barrel and BNP on the cylinders with a serial number of V 469###. It also has US PROPERTY G.H.D. on the frame above the cylinder. I bought it thinking...