.38 Special. 2" barrel. SN: 528008 (mfg. ca. 1949). Bright finish, checkered hardwood Colt medallion grips. Double action revolver with fluted six-chambered swing out cylinder. Customized in the form of the classic "Fitz Special" with the front of the triggerguard cut away, hammer spur bobbed, the barrel slightly shortened and recrowned, the grip frame shortened and the ejector rod modified with the tip removed. The action was tuned and made smooth and although the hammer was bobbed for "double action only" operation, the full cock notch was not removed from the hammer. Front sight re-contoured to a more angular blade, standard frame groove rear sight not modified. {MODERN}