Lettered Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock" .44 Hand Ejector .44 Special

Lettered Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock" .44 Hand Ejector .44 Special

This is a first model, Lettered Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector also known as the "Triple Lock". It features a 4" pinned barrel, blue finish, color cased hammer and trigger, fixed rear sight, and a front sight blade that's been replaced with a painted and ground down coin. It wears the original diamond checkered walnut grips with diamonds around the escutcheons and gold S&W medallions. This model was manufactured from 1908 to 1915 and sold out in 1917. Total production was 15,376 revolvers in 4 different calibers and 5 different barrel lengths. Smith & Wesson records indicate that this one was shipped from the factory on June 8, 1917, and delivered to Kraut & Dohnal Co., Chicago, IL. Overall, this is a great find in good condition for its manufacture date. It shows normal wear, scattered handling marks and minimal peppering. This revolver is a great reminder of the enduring legacy of Smith & Wesson’s commitment to quality and innovation in firearm design. It’s a piece that commands respect and admiration, not just for what it is, but for the story it tells and the era it represents. This piece sold at Rock Island Auction for $6325.00 in February of 2021. Please see specifications below and all pictures for accurate depiction.

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
• Model: .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model "Triple Lock"
• Caliber: .44 S&W Special
• Capacity: 6
• Barrel Length: 4"
• Grips: Diamond Checkered Walnut Grips with Diamonds around the Escutcheons and Gold S&W Medallions
• Finish: Blue/Color Case
• Circa: Shipped in 1917 (Only 15,376 Produced from 1908-1915 )

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