.44 HE 3rd Model in .44-40 and a surprise 2nd Model

[Kurusu]

Can the markings on the side be sanded down or filled enough to re-mark the caliber? If so it makes more sense.

Heck, now that I know it's a shooter I may get a .44-40 lever gun, chaps, a fancy nickname, and join SASS! In my "spare" time.

You won't get allowed in SASS (single action shooting society) matches wit a DA revolver.

 

[Muley Gil]

I may get yelled at for this, but I think the Third Model .44 -40 is a conversion. Several items. 1. The pinned front sight. 2. The cylinder that is turning purple brown. 3. The bright case colors of the hammer and trigger, and they appear to have been lacquered. 4. The lettering style of the caliber designation. 5. The soft, almost bead blasted polish.

At the risk of my reputation, I would bet it letters as a heavy Duty. Except for the cylinder color change, I would guess early Hamilton Bowen.

Darn! Beaten by SDH by 10 minutes

Biting my tongue, biting my, biting my tongue.