^Lot 493 Smith & Wesson 49 .38 Spl SN: J835620

'Bodyguard' Small frame double action revolver chambered in 38 Special, manufactured circa 1981. Features a blued finish, pinned 2" barrel with sighting rib, serrated ramp front sight, square notched rear sight, non-shrouded ejector rod, fluted five-shot cylinder, serrated .240" trigger, shrouded hammer with serrated spur, three screw round butt J frame and checkered two-piece walnut Magna grips. Includes the original factory two piece blue cardboard box with documents, paper and correct label. The revolver exhibits approximately 98% of its blued finish showing a faint drag line on the cylinder and a few spots of emerging surface rust on the top of the backstrap. Action is smooth with very good lock up, bore is excellent and grips are fine. Condition is NRA Very Good+++ in box. ***Modern Firearm****