Smith & Wesson model 39-2 (Guns XV)

Craftsmanship.

My dad had fairly small hands, and so got permission to purchase his own sidearm to fit them when he was in the AirForce. He chose this S&W model 39-2.

Field stripped.

When blueing (sic?) was beautiful.

The not-so-nice end.

Closer-up of the not-so-nice-end.