.44 Hand Ejector First Model
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Looks very nice, almost too nice but I don't see any obvious signs of a refinish in that one picture. More better lit and clear pictures of both sides, the butt left side with the grips off, cylinder open showing the back of the cylinder, and more would help. Check to see that the serial number is on the butt, back of cylinder and in the ejector shroud match.
From what can be seen the screw heads aren't buggered and there appears to be no dishing around the screw heads which would suggest a refinish if they were dished. The trademark and stamps should be sharp not "blurred" as should the high edges on the frame.
Check the left side of the frame under the grips for a S&W rework stamp/date. If there is a date it would likely be in the 12.50 type format (December 1950). Look to see if the pins, especially on the left side, are domed or flat. If flat, that would indicate a refinish. Most of these show quite a bit of use. The one below doesn't but that's because it was refinished at the factory in 1952.
From what can be seen the screw heads aren't buggered and there appears to be no dishing around the screw heads which would suggest a refinish if they were dished. The trademark and stamps should be sharp not "blurred" as should the high edges on the frame.
Check the left side of the frame under the grips for a S&W rework stamp/date. If there is a date it would likely be in the 12.50 type format (December 1950). Look to see if the pins, especially on the left side, are domed or flat. If flat, that would indicate a refinish. Most of these show quite a bit of use. The one below doesn't but that's because it was refinished at the factory in 1952.
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@22hipower Thank you. I will get better pictures up when I can.
To add- some of the screw holes are buggered.
To add- some of the screw holes are buggered.
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I agree with everything 22 Hipower said. Looking at your one photo, nothing to indicate a refinish. However, a good factory refinish is hard to detect in one photo. If it was refinished, it was either by the factory or someone with all the proper skills.
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Wow! I'm not an expert by any means but that side plate seam looks crisp and there's no beveling on the screw holes.
does not look refinished to me.
Appears to be in excellent original condition to me. No factory stamps for a refinish. Looks like a very nice one to me. Do the grips (right side panel, maybe in pencil) number to the gun? They probably do but if not they are correct for a Triple Lock from 1910 on.
I do not see any markings on the grips
There might not be any but the pencil ones, being over 100 years old, are often really hard to see. Sometimes tiling them under a bright light will allow the lead from the pencil to shine a little and the numbers can be seen. No big deal really, just another nice to have on a really nice old Triple Lock.
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