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Smith & Wesson Triple Lock 455
Guns International #: 102988676 Seller's Inventory #: S&W 2025-1
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45 - .455 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Moosedog
Member Since: 11/24/21
First Name: Leonard
Last Name: Hrecho
State: Michigan
Zip: 48079
Country: United States
Phone: (810) 956-2040
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 9
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: United States Post Office money order
Description:
A super rare chance to own a piece of WWI History. I present to you the Smith & Wesson .455 Hand Ejector First Model (Triple Lock ) revolver in 455 that was sent to the British Government in December of 1914, and was carried by one Captain Leonard Francis Cass of the 7th Royal Sussex Regiment, British Army, along with its original issued holster. Also included is his sword and British “Death Penny” which was sent to his family after his death at Festubert France on December 13th 1915. He was shot by a sniper and died the next day.
C&R or FFL. Buyer pays for insured shipping via USPS Priority.
I bought this lot from Williams Gunsite in Davison Michigan in 2016 where his relatives sold it as they were moving to Canada.
The gun is in beautiful, all original, near mint condition with matching original grips and a British issue holster. The bore is perfect, and it does not appear to have been fired very much if at all. Many of these Triple Lock 455s were converted to 45 Colt caliber, but this one remains all original and comes with its original British holster which is in excellent condition with no loose stitching or preservatives added to it. The gun comes with a factory letter showing it shipped to Remington Arms on December 30, 1914. Remington Arms were agents for the British Government. It is hard to find a 455 Triple Lock in this condition.
The sword is engraved, and his last name of Cass has been mistakenly spelled Caff? It comes with the original scabbard and is in solid condition but does show old corrosion and wear. The sword handle is tight and in very good condition. Also included is the Smith & Wesson factory letter along with numerous research correspondence and the book, “The History of the Seventh (Service) Battalion” which documents Captain Cass being killed. Note after several years of research I found that the British Government files showing which firearm was issued to which officer does not exist or has not been found. Copies of my correspondence are included. All items are stored in a smoke free and temperature-controlled environment.
Price: $4,795.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .455 Webley Mk II (.455 Revolver Mk II, .455 Colt Mk II, .455 Eley)
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Triple Lock
Serial Number: 4178
Barrel Length: 6.5 inch
Condition: near mint
Metal Condition: near mint
Wood Condition: mint
Bore Condition: mint