Manufactured from 1907 to 1915 within the serial number range 1 to 15,375. This outstanding revolver is the scarce target version of the .44 Hand Ejector with the very desirable triple lock mechanism. Most S&W experts are of the opinion that the triple lock mechanism was more an expression of the ultimate in precision machine work than as a necessity for strength and function. Smith & Wesson's normal two locks provided more locking strength than their competitor Colt. The target revolver is equipped with the pinned blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight with two screws. It has the desirable 6 1/2 inch barrel, smooth grip straps, checkered hammer, checkered cylinder latch and smooth trigger. The barrel is marked with the two line S&W address/patent date marking on the top flanked by Maltese crosses and "44 S&W SPECIAL CTG" is marked on the left side. The S&W trademark is stamped on the right side plate of the 5-screw frame. The barrel and the cylinder are numbered to the gun and the frame and crane have matching assembly number "4995." Casehardened hammer and trigger, lanyard ring mounted on the butt over the serial number and fitted with checkered diamond pattern walnut grips with a square butt and featuring the S&W monogram medallion in the stock circles. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun.