Originally Posted by semperfi71

I came to this thread after visiting the "Double Rifle" thread.

What a pleasure to view this revolver and to sit on the side and "hear" the comments from the experienced collectors.

Magnificent pictures and information.

I would have liked to have been in the sporting goods store on the day in 1909. Imagine looking at the factory new Colt Single Actions, New Services and the Smith and Wesson New Model Number 3s that were probably available. As well the Smith and Wesson "swing-out cylinder" .32s and .38s.

And then the clerk behind the counter says; "Oh. Have you seen the latest issue from Smith and Wesson? It's a .44 Special".