Correct box for my Pre-Model 10?

[kytown2]

I picked up a Pre-Model 10 SN# C 382225 4 in blue finish which looks to be around a 1956. It has a blue box with the solid silver "box" outline on the lid. Inside the lid is the Statement of Liability and Warranty. Inside the bottom is the directions for use in English and I believe Spanish. It does have the correct serial number written in grease pencil on the bottom of the box. On the one end of the lid is a small S&W in silver and on the other end of the lid I can see 4 inch Barrel and Blue Finish near the bottom. There is an old white sticker above that has all the gun information but I don't think that is original. I was told it came from the Perry, Ohio Police Dept. Gun is in very good condition with some light holster wear. Is it possible that this blue box is correct? I know most people say the blue boxes did not come out until the numbering system came out...in '57? Thank you.

 

[fat tom]

Entirely possible,and most probably correct. Even though your gun was mfgd in 1956,it could have shipped later,possibly much later. Is it a 4-screw gun?
f.t.

 

[handejector]

That box is probably right.
The white label was likely added by the P.D.

 

[kytown2]

Thanks for the info...yes it is a 4 screw

 

[kytown2]

Roy Jinks said the gun shipped in March of 1957. It may have been the beginning of the "blue box" era then...