I was one of the bidders for this gun back in 2013. I had traveled to RIAC to inspect the gun before bidding. The condition was near perfect 99+%. There was also a companion Second Model 44 Special Target that was equally near perfect. I handled both guns, BUT neglected to remove the stocks and look for rework dates, etc.

I was a bidder on the Triple Lock that sold for over $30K but dropped out in the high 20s. I subsequently bought the Second Model 44 Target for about $8K. When I got it home I removed the stocks and found the rework date from the 1950s. I called Rock Island and they bought it back for full refund except I ate shipping costs.

Lots of lessons learned on that fiasco and mistakes I haven't made again. I was told by an insider that a "Chinese guy" was the winning bidder on the Triple Lock.

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Bob.
SWCA 1821