38/44 what have I got here?

[millrite]

Just checked the backstrap, and it does not appear to have been altered, and still shows some bluing over its length.

 

[A10]

I believe Lee still has one of the WSP (Washington State Patrol) on his website for sale. I think it's north of a grand, as the 6 1/2" is rare. I have one of the WSP guns, the backstrap is ground and no bluing, and it came with target grips. Congratulations on your fine weapon! They are a pleasure to shoot, and accurate as you can ask for!

 

[gkitch]

I had no idea what it was, nor what it may be worth, only that it is very impressive, hefty, and looks to have hardly been fired although it was obviously carried. Also I like the box... that thing about this is the pistol that was made for the high speed 38 cartridge, and the writing on the inside, how cool is that. I have made some good deals and some bad deals on guns in my day, and been laughed at more than a few times for buying something without having a clue as to its value, but I do not do this for a living, and own them because they are my art form so to speak. Perhaps somebody here could apprise me of its value?

You have a good eye for art.