Should I keep it or sell it? That is the question

[murphydog]

Please see this link to BATFE guidance regarding the buying and selling of firearms, which closely follows red9's advice:

https://www.atf.gov/file/100871/download

Since this thread has diverted away from the OP's original question, and he has made the decision to keep his beautiful .38 SH with box, this thread is now closed.