.44 Magnum 4", 5 Screw, 1956

[DARE]

Got my letter today.
Shipped December 14, 1956 to Edward K. Tryon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Will order the invoice. Five 4 inch guns in the order. Hopefully will show the serial numbers. Might add to our knowledge since there were so few 4 inch guns that shipped in 1956.

The Edward K. Tryon Company was a sporting goods retailer and wholesaler. Were in business under various Tryon names from 1811 until the late 1950's. They were the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and possibly the world for some time.

 

[BC38]

Got my letter today.
Shipped December 14, 1956 to Edward K. Tryon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Will order the invoice. Five 4 inch guns in the order. Hopefully will show the serial numbers. Might add to our knowledge since there were so few 4 inch guns that shipped in 1956.

The Edward K. Tryon Company was a sporting goods retailer and wholesaler. Were in business under various Tryon names from 1811 until the late 1950's. They were the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and possibly the world for some time.

Fascinating! I've never heard of Tyron sporting goods. What were some of the other names that they owned/operated under?

 

[DARE]

In 1773 a ship left Holland for America. On board a large cargo of guns, hardware, linens and blankets for the Indian trade. Property of Flemish Huguenot John Jacob Tryon.
Company officially founded by George W. Tryon in 1811.
Operated under names George W. Tryon & Co., Tryon Son & Co., Tryon & Brother, Tryon Brothers & Co. and finally in 1905 Edward K. Tryon & Co.

 

[BC38]

In 1773 a ship left Holland for America. On board a large cargo of guns, hardware, linens and blankets for the Indian trade. Property of Flemish Huguenot John Jacob Tryon.
Company officially founded by George W. Tyron in 1811.
Operated under names George W. Tryon & Co., Tyron Son & Co., Tyron & Brother, Tyron Brothers & Co. and finally in 1905 Edward K. Tryon & Co.

VERY cool history. I was just curious if some of the "other names" might be names I remember from my youth. Unfortunately not, but still interesting, nonetheless....

 

[Truckman]

I have a few guns that letter to Edward K. Tryon......Ben

 

[DARE]

Here is the invoice for my gun. Many thanks to Michael Helms. Four other 4 inch guns on the order. Serial numbers are S154210, S154486, S159848, S153069. Shipped December 14, 1956.
Hoping this increases our knowledge for 1st year 4 inch guns.
Quite a few guns on the invoice. Hopefully those numbers will also be useful.

 

[flyer338]

You could look at the frame under the grips. A factory refinish will have the month and year of the refinish stamped there. My 5-screw 4" .44 Magnum was factory refinished 11/72. It is S167710.
I plan to get a letter.

 

[Muley Gil]

You could look at the frame under the grips. A factory refinish will have the month and year of the refinish stamped there. My 5-screw 4" .44 Magnum was factory refinished 11/72. It is S167710.
I plan to get a letter.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[daveboy]

It's a beauty!

 

[TheTinMan]

In case anyone thinks there was rhyme or reason to Smtih & Wesson’s serial numbers, I have S153134 - a 4” 44 Magnum that shipped in July of 1956 according to Roy Jinks. It may be the second 4” 44 Magnum to leave the factory as regular production of the 4” versions started in November of 1956 to the best of my knowledge.

 

[Valmet]

Very nice- a Pre-29 is one of my grail guns

 

[S&W Fan]

I love this kind of stuff, especially as I’m also a 1956 model lol. Thanks for the info!

 

[22hipower]

In case anyone thinks there was rhyme or reason to Smtih & Wesson’s serial numbers, I have S153134 - a 4” 44 Magnum that shipped in July of 1956. It may be the second 4” 44 Magnum to leave the factory as regular production of the 4” versions started in November of 1956 to the best of my knowledge.

I didn't realize any of the 4 inch guns were shipped before November. Mine, S161859, is one of those; 11/13/56 to a hardware store in Amarillo.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Teddydog]

I'll offer $5k for the whole shipment.

rob