Outstanding custom Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty .45 Colt conversion by Hamilton Bowen. Created in collaboration with Roy Huntington and featured in multiple issues of American Handgunner magazine, serial S72759 embodies one of the most incredible Cinderella transformations in firearms history. Bowen worked his metal magic, reboring and re-rifling while maintaining the original lines. He made innumerable improvements to fit and finish as well, then tied the bow by adding proper markings. No detail was overlooked and no expense was spared. GRIPS: Roy Fishpaw, generally and rightfully regarded as the all-time best in his field, shaped, finished and signed the flawless ivory grips. They provide the perfect compliment. CONDITION: As one might expect, the revolver has received the best of care and remains in approximately 99 percent condition. ROY HUNTINGTON has written over 2,500 firearm-related articles since his first effort was published by Guns & Ammo in 1982. While his editing career actually began at Police Magazine, industry-wide recognition came after he was named editor of American Handgunner. Roy became the publisher of American Handgunner, Guns and a host of special editions presented by the Firearms Marketing Group in 2004. He remained at the helm of American Handgunner until semi-retirement in 2021. Roy still writes features, a column for American Handgunner and creates a significant amount of video content. His knowledge of all things gun combined with his famous sense of humor shines brightly through all of his work. PROVENANCE: A personalized letter from Roy Huntington will be sent to the purchaser. Additionally, copies of two American Handgunner issues (11-12/2000 & 3-4/22) and the original Ichiro Nagata photo transparencies from the 2000 feature are included.