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S&W SECOND MODEL .44 SPECIAL HAND EJECTOR, 6 1/2
Guns International #: 103007868 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45 - .44 Special Revolvers
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 60
Total Number of Listings: 3696
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
S&W SECOND MODEL .44 SPECIAL HAND EJECTOR, 6 1/2" BARREL, BLUE, #45XXX, MADE 1934. This is a particularly interesting revolver made during one of the worst years of the Great Depression. My guess is that this was a law enforcemt revolver as the swivel on the butt obliterates part of the serial number which S&W didn't do. They offset the serial number for swivel frames. However, on the frame inside the grips is the full serial number. I believe this gun was specifically ordered with a swivel and with such limited production during the Great Depression, they took a serial numbered frame, installed a swivel and restamped the serial number under the grips. The right side (outside when in a holster) grip shows more wearthan the left grip from holster carry, but has the matching serial number stamped inside that matches the frame, cylinder and barrel. The back strap appears lightly polished and I'm thinking this was to remove police markings when the gun was sold a surplus. A factory letter from S&W would prove interesting on this one. Fine blue on the frame, cylinder and barrel with normal edge and holster wear. Unaltered front sight, good case color on the hammer and trigger, fine action (typical on these hand-fitted and tuned Great Depression guns from the 1930s) and bright exc. bore. Some blue wear on the left side of the 6 1/2" barrel from holster wear, but the right side, top and bottom retain about all the bright blue with fine blue on the front strap and bottom of the trigger guard. These big "N" frame .44 Special Hand Ejectors from the pre-World War II era are getting hard to find.
Price: $1,395.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44 Special
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 44 H-E 2ND. MODEL
Serial Number: 45XXX
Barrel Length: 6 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT