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The Chief's Special without the stamping of a model # was pre-1957. In 1957 the serial # started at 125000. There were various changes to the C S double action revolver built on the round butt J frame; 5 shot fluted cylinder. Blue or Nickel finish. 1st model on the J frame, small S & W trademark on the left side, later slightly enlarged. First productions were 5 screw models w/ smooth backstrap and shorter butt length. Most of that had changed by 1952. About 1,740 were produced w/ target sights. Serials range from 1-786544 numbered in the original C S series with weight at 19 oz. and 2" barrel.

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