Cal. 357 Mag. S# 8373. Bbl. 4 5/8" (6 groove) with ramped serrated blade front sight; Micro rear sight (elevation screw index marked) on flat topped cylinder frame. Mfg. 1957 (1955-1962) as BH34 with all transition Type 2 (scarce; about 1,800 units from S# 7407-9521) features: front sight, long throw offset ejector housing, dimpled ejector rod head, narrow lands on base pin, capped base pin latch, "XR3 ALCOA G" marked grip frame, checkered black hard rubber grips with black eagle medallions, small "S" cylinder proof, no "INC." in barrel address, "skinny" trigger, original lockwork without factory safety update plus subdued plum tone to loading gate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: correct 2 piece yellow / black box without barrel length on label. Light edge / corner scuffs, areas where tape has been removed "in Book VC" by pen on lid having patina. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall appearance of original finish having minimal thinning at muzzle area to include ejector housing end plus loss on trigger guard and each lower corner of butt. Near excellent bore and grips. (23-6587/NW). CURIO. $800-1,200.