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Originally Posted by RKmesa
Okay Dave, help us unenlightened 44 Magnum neophytes out a bit - what is the significance of S130927 - is that the first .44 Magnum?
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Richard, 44 Magnum serial # S130927 was the first production 44 Magnum completed on December 15th, 1955. It was sold to Rex Firearms in early 1956. It is thought to have been subsequently engraved and gold inlaid by Alvin White. It’s disposition is currently unknown but would obviously be a great find! Below are some photos of the advertisement Rex Firearms ran in the May, 1956 issue of the American Rifleman. The 44 Magnum in the ad is thought to be S130927. The gun looks a little weird as they used a reverse image of the photo in the ad. The inlaid perched Eagle is actually on the side plate of the gun.
-Karl-
