Manufactured from 1907 to 1915 within the serial number range 1 to 15,375. This outstanding revolver is 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 revolver is equipped with fixed sights and a round blade front sight with the top strap grooved for sighting. 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, cylinder and frame are all matching (13774) and the frame and crane have matching assembly number "5682." Casehardened hammer and trigger and fitted with checkered diamond pattern walnut grips with a square butt and featuring the S&W monogram medallion in the stock circles. The revolver has all matching serial numbers as noted above to include the right grip panel.

Excellent plus, near new. The revolver retains 99% plus of the original blue finish showing a few surface rust specks and a light drag line on the cylinder only. The hammer and trigger guard retain nearly all of the vivid original case colors. The grips are also excellent plus with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is the finest example of a desirable S&W Triple Lock Revolver that we have ever offered at auction!