This is a s&w pre war (long action) 38-44 outdoorsman only 4761 pre war 38-44 outdoorsman were made it is a n frame 38 special precursor to the 357 magnum can shoot 38 special loads at 1150 to over 1300 fps it is nickel made in 1933 can supply reload data for 38-44 loads if you want them