Guns International #: 101311955
Seller's Inventory #: 118892
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Guns International #: 101311955
Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - 38/44
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers
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Seller: RON PETERSON FIREARMS
Company: Ron Peterson Firearms LLC Member Since: 11/27/15
State:
New Mexico
Zip: 87108
Country: United States
Phone:
(505) 260-4790
Active Listings: 0
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Customer pays actual shipping cost plus insurance. All guns ship Adult Signature required Payment Methods: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, certified check, money order,bank transfer
S&W Triple Lock .44 Hand Ejector First Model New Century .44 SPL 6.5 in.
Description: Here we have an example of the original Smith and Wesson "Triple Lock" or .44 Hand Ejector First Model New Century revolver in .44 SPL caliber. The Triple Lock was built between 1907 and 1915. Only 15,375 were built and many consider it one of the finest modern handguns ever built. S&W fitted a spring-loaded plunger into an integrally-machined lug to hold the front of the ejector rod in alignment with the cylinder pin at the breech end of the cylinder. The Company thought that it might be better still if the swing-out cylinder’s crane could also provide some stability, so a precisely fitted third lug, left case-hardened in the white, was placed to bear against the frame where the crane closed. Hence the name Triple Lock. No other revolver had all three points held in such solid alignment. This example may have some refinishing on the barrel. the bore is clean and sharp and it has a blade front sight. There is light wear along the front sharp edge of the action on the left side. On the right side behind the S&W logo is a spot that shows light spotting and some finish loss as seen in the photos. The gun locks up tight and solid and the trigger is smooth although a bit heavy by today's standards. This new .44 Special was a strong, beautifully designed revolver. The "Triple Lock" handle referred to its inventive, three-way lock up system. It was fitted with a lockup at the cylinder face, one at the end of the ejector rod, and the third was a rock-solid bolt and notch that locked the yoke into the frame at the rear of the heavy ejector-rod shroud that gave the revolver its unique look. The revolver's cylinder crane is a fine example of craftsmanship that proved to be super strong, allowing the revolver to withstand much more pressure than it was actually designed for. Considering the pressures of the .44 Special cartridge, it was clear that the addition of the yoke-lock wasn't really necessary and served mostly to showcase Smith & Wesson's capability of creating a precision, finely made revolver. The crane lock was the most expensive and difficult to manufacture feature of the revolver. This fine example of this historic revolver is still in good condition and wears it's original checkered S&W medallion wood grips that have aged to a rich dark patina. The grips are still sharp and there are no cracks or dings. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: S&W Model: Triple Lock 44 Hand Ejector First Model New Century Serial Number: 10508 Caliber Info: .44 SPL Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Finish: Blued |
Guns International #: 101311955
Seller's Inventory #: 118892
Guns International #: 101311955
Seller's Inventory #: 118892