Though I'm fairly certain it has been re-finished it's still one of my favorites. Manufactured in 1937. It's in very good condition and very accurate. One of my favorites and not an easy model to find for sale anymore. At one time nobody wanted a large framed S&W in .38 Special, but they do now. No the magna grips are not period correct but they came with the revolver. Right now I can't afford pre-war Large framed Magnas. They can cost more than a gun!