After a long deliberation, I have decided this is my favorite non-engraved 44 Magnum. S147213, picked up from S&W in early 1956 by Pete Kuhlhoff, Handgun Editor for Argosy Magazine, (he believed, or was told it was the third 44 Magnum made). This revolver has been featured in at least two articles by Mr. Kuhlhoff (56 and 57), one by Elmer Keith (56), and one by Lucian Cary (57). It also appeared on the cover of the S&WCA Journal in 2003.

The stocks, fit and finish of this 44 Magnum are the best I have ever seen.

Bill