The pre-model Centennial with grip safety represents the earliest production of the DAO fully-enclosed-hammer J-Frame concept. Marked "38 Centennial" on the barrel, these are produced before the 1957 model number adoption and include the grip safety later deleted. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Only Caliber: 38 Special Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1952, USA Weight: 19 oz Overall length: 6.3" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Concealed Carry