Triple Lock Before and After

m-1911 · #1 04-05-2011, 01:56 PM

Here are before and after pics of an original 4 inch Triple Lock I picked up off of a table at Tulsa. It has been re-nickled and and the hammer and trigger were also nickle and it was wearing late style magna grips. I replaced the hammer and trigger with vintage parts and put on the carved ivories that I had laying around. The bore is nice and timing and lock up are fine. I plan to get a letter on it.

Iggy · #2 04-05-2011, 02:04 PM

Mo betta! That is a great improvement

DCWilson · #3 04-05-2011, 02:04 PM

Any TL is worth looking at, but yours got more lookworthy as soon as it was properly dressed. Congratulations on the score. Please post a range report (or barbecue report, if that's more appropriate) when you can.

OFT II · #4 04-05-2011, 02:18 PM

TLs are scarce. TLs with 4" barrels are mighty scarce. That's a nice piece.

Dan M · #5 04-05-2011, 03:06 PM

Very nice Gary, Nice find

Dan

computeruser · #6 04-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Very nice gun.

On a related note, what is the going rate for a 4" nice/shooter grade TL these days?

m-1911 · #7 04-05-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by computeruser

Very nice gun.

On a related note, what is the going rate for a 4" nice/shooter grade TL these days?

I paid $850 in the original condition and I was happy to do it

m-1911 · #8 04-06-2011, 09:42 AM

I just got a note back from Roy that this one was shipped January 1918

delta-419 · #9 04-06-2011, 10:32 AM

M-1911, that is a great looking triple lock and a 4"er to boot. I'll bet she shoots like a dream. I just got off the net looking at tracking numbers and my 4" TL is due to be delivered today! It is not as pretty as yours but it will need a new set of clothes. I will post photos when she gets here. Great find and at a great price. I have never had one and its been my grail gun for the last 3 years. Congradulations!!!

Green Frog · #10 04-06-2011, 10:49 AM

Just in time for Bar-B-Que season! Great find that will bring envious looks wherever it goes.

Froggie

50 target · #11 04-08-2011, 07:56 AM

1911, you could open a detail shop for S&W's that need to be spiffed up. Sort of like getting them ready for a Bar B Q, or range duty or other special occasion. What an improvement.
4" Triple Locks just have "that Look" don't they. Thanks for sharing.

m-1911 · #12 04-08-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 target

1911, you could open a detail shop for S&W's that need to be spiffed up. Sort of like getting them ready for a Bar B Q, or range duty or other special occasion. What an improvement.
4" Triple Locks just have "that Look" don't they. Thanks for sharing.

Thank's for the compliments and kind words. Yes, I agree that TL's, now especially the 4 inch ones do have "that look"