New Addition .44 HAND Ejector

[rover1992]

Pick this up from an auction. This is my first .44. Its all matching the finish is not that great. I don't know much about it. I know it has a Eagle Stamp and a place for the Lanyard ring. I think its a 2nd model. I think about 1921. Not sure what they are worth in this condition, but seems to be a cool gun.
I have learned that the first model is the Triple lock.

 

[Muley Gil]

There was only one model of Triple Locks. Second Model .44 Specials didn't have the enclosed ejector rod shroud and often had eagle stamps. Many of the 2nd Models were built on 1917 frames that were bought back from the US Government after WW I.

Your link wouldn't open for me.

 

[DARE]

A 2nd Model is not a Triple Lock. The 1st Model had the nickname Triple Lock. Here are a 1st Model (Triple Lock) from 1916 and a 2nd Model from 1926.
The 1st Model has the shrouded extractor rod and the 3rd lock.
1st Model serial number range is 1 to 15375.
2nd Model serial number range is 15376 to 59000.

 

[rover1992]

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

 

[22hipower]

I like it, well worn but apparently original Great old guns. Looks like yours and my five inch might have travelled some of the same rough trails.

 

[45NUTT]

My second model 44 HE circa 1931

 

[quinn]

Just for reference here's my 6.5" 2nd model 44 with box and paper. The box number does not match the gun though. I'd love to have a 5" version but they seem pretty scarce.

 

[45NUTT]

^^^Fashion is a funny thing. Those jodhpurs have always made me either smile or laugh. They just look funny. Even the pictures of my Grandpa wearing his in the Philippines in the 20's is quite hilarious. ANYONE wearing them is going to look funny to us these days, but back in the day, those were @$$ kicking pants.

 

[GLL]

Here is my number 28248. I also have its sibling number 23363 which is in about the same condition. This one is my great-grandson's favorite even though it is a bit heavy for him. Both are very good shooters with light target loads.. We take them to the range on a regular basis along with a couple of shooter-grade 3rd models.

 

[Muley Gil]

Here is my number 28248. I also have its sibling number 23363 which is in about the same condition. This one is my great-grandson's favorite even though it is a bit heavy for him. Both are very good shooters with light target loads.. We take them to the range on a regular basis along with a couple of shooter-grade 3rd models. View attachment 782938

Don't know if you have received a shipping date yet. My guess would be sometime in 1926, as the first Model of 1926 .44 was serial number 28358.

 

[wheelgun610]

... This is my first .44. Its all matching the finish is not that great...

The finish may not be the prettiest, but in my eyes, it's a real beauty. The best thing about that gun is that it's all original - including the stocks. It's not all that common to see a 100+ year old gun with the original stocks, and those are in fairly good condition for their age. And no one had it poorly refinished like so many we see that have had the roll marks obliterated by some gorilla using a buffing wheel.

 

[GLL]

Don't know if you have received a shipping date yet. My guess would be sometime in 1926, as the first Model of 1926 .44 was serial number 28358.

Thank you for the information. I have not lettered the 2nd model guns. There is not enough money in the change jar yet.

Jerry