Guns International #: 101006210
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Guns International #: 101006210
Category - .44 Special Revolvers
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State:
Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone:
(406) 587-3131
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
RARE S&W MODEL 1926 .44 SPECIAL H-E 3rd. MODEL REVOLVER, SCARCE
6 1/2" BARREL
Description: HIGH CONDITION, INVESTMENT QUALITY EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1926 .44 SPECIAL HAND EJECTOR 3rd. MODEL REVOLVER WITH SELDOM SEEN 6 1/2" BARREL AND VERY LOW SERIAL NUMBER 29XXX, according to the excellent book The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas, "Usually this model was available on special order only and not catalogued until 1940 when it officially replaced the 2nd. model." The book also states, "...barrel lengths of 4-inches or 5-inches with 6 1/2" barrels scarce..." Continuing is written, "The production of this revolver was ordered by Harold Wesson in June of 1926... but does not appear in production until production until October of 1929, 4,976 were reported manufactured circa 1926-1941...serial umber range 28358 to 61414 in the .44 Hand Ejector series overlapping the 2nd. Model." So, summing up, this example is an extremely early one with a serial number dating it to 1927, plus it is a scarce 6 1/2" barrel. About all of this model went to the dealer Wolf & Klar of Fort Worth, Texas. This one has all matching numbers including the grips (!) which are the early style without the medallions, retains most of the fine original blue with just a touch of muzzle wear on each side, some normal very light edge wear and some light scuffing on the back strap, exc. grips show light wear/handling only, even the front of the cylinder retains most of the blue indicating that this revolver was shot very little, exc. mech., exc. inside, bright exc. bore, minor thinning of the blue on the right frame, lanyard ring intact, these are almost impossible to find and those that do turn up usually show heavy wear and often refinish. (NOTE: LOOKS MUCH BETTER THAN PHOTOS SHOW AS LIGHT REFLECTED OFF OIL AND EVERY INVISIBLE SCRATCH NOT SEEN UNLESS UNDER HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT!) SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1926 .44 SPECIAL HAND EJECTOR 3rd. MODEL Serial Number: 29XXX Caliber Info: .44 SPECIAL Condition: Excellent Barrels: 6 1/2 Finish: BLUE |
Guns International #: 101006210
Guns International #: 101006210