Triple Lock Turns Out To Be 1926 Target?
Over the past couple of weeks, I've been on the kind of junior collector's wild ride I suspect many have been on at some point--buying something sight unseen, finding out that it was mismarked, trying to sort out what it is exactly and being alternately disappointed and excited by what it might actually be. To make a long story somewhat shorter, I thought I'd bought a 1st Model Hand Ejector "Triple Lock" in .44 Special; it now looks like I may have ended up with a Pre-War 1926 3rd Model "Wolf and Klar" .44 Special Hand Ejector. And to put the cherry on top, it appears to be the target version, with a 6 1/2" barrel.
In trying to save your valuable time, I did as much research as I could to get to what I think is the right conclusion, but a couple of small details are still whispering in the background. First, the serial number, 29xxx, dating to 1928 is not preceded by an "S", as it's suggested the Wolf and Klar pieces are, however it certainly does not have the under lug of a 1st and it does have the ejector shroud of a 3rd. Second, Supica and Nahas suggest that the front and back straps should be serrated; they are smooth. Finally, the grips do appear to be original and are in wonderful shape, but do not have medallions and aren't numbered in any way.
Could I impose upon the more knowledgeable to weigh in on what they think this one really is? It would also be educational to get your evaluation of condition and value; numbers seem to be all over the board in recent years. Thanks in advance for having a look--it sure has been a fun exercise to learn more about the whole series of these wonderful revolvers.
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