*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 44 HAND EJECTOR TRIPLE LOCK DA REVOLVER.

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 44 HAND EJECTOR TRIPLE LOCK DA REVOLVER. SN 13157. Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and groove rear sight in top strap. Side plate has the S&W logo and it is mounted with 2-pc deep gold medallion ivory grips. These scarce revolvers were manufactured in the period 1907-1915 with 15,375 produced in that time in four different bbl lengths and eight different calibers in both blue & nickel. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue with most of the losses from long term holster storage in a damp climate creating pitting around front end of bbl, on front sight and in two spots on the right side of frame with scattered pitting on sideplate. Grips have a few minor age lines and are completely sound and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some minor surface spotting on one land. 4-36800 JR137 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1154	$2,760.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 44 HAND EJECTOR TRIPLE LOCK DA REVOLVER. SN 13157. Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and groove rear sight in top strap. Side plate has the S&W logo and it is mounted with 2-pc deep gold medallion ivory grips. These scarce revolvers were manufactured in the period 1907-1915 with 15,375 produced in that time in four different bbl lengths and eight different calibers in both blue & nickel. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue with most of the losses from long term holster storage in a damp climate creating pitting around front end of bbl, on front sight and in two spots on the right side of frame with scattered pitting on sideplate. Grips have a few minor age lines and are completely sound and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some minor surface spotting on one land. 4-36800 JR137 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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