epidoc
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Does the barrel length on a triple lock affect the value? I'm considering purchasing a Triple Lock with a 4 inch barrel, and was wondering what the presence of this barrel length might do to value.
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The 4" was produced in smaller number and, as a result, will bring a premium. Nickel finish will bring an additional premium for the same reason. The gem of my Triple Lock collection (I own three) is a nickel 4" in outstanding condition. I paid a good premium for it but thought it was appropriate at the time. Seeing what other similar pieces have gone for recently I am quite comfortable with my decision. Dave
OFT II
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The 4" is worth more than the longer barrel models. Make sure that it hasn't been cut as I have seen a few of these over the years that have been trimmed down.
opoefc
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What is the proof the seller has that the gun is an original 4 in. ? Only a careful examination by an expert T-lock collector or a factory letter, would be considered as proof, to me. Lacking either of those, I would not pay a premium for the gun, unless you get the right to return it for a full refund, until a factory letter is receved validating the 4 in. barrel. Ed.
rburg
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You can usually tell by the list of patent dates on the barrel. If the shorten the barrel and resolder the sight on, it will overlay the dates on the top of the barrel. On the factory 4" guns, the list of dates is on the side. Not proof in and of itself, some guns have the barrel replaced, but a pretty good bet.
Dick is right. The patent dates on the side of the barrel is the best way to determine that the barrel started out as a 4". The dates will be on the right side of the barrel.
Here is a "quick and dirty" picture of the 6.5", 5", and 4" barrel lengths. (Some day I will add the 7.5" barrel gun to complete the series of barrel lengths.)
The 4" gun is a factory original half target. It had the wrong (but very nice
) grips on it when this picture was taken.
Bob
Here is a "quick and dirty" picture of the 6.5", 5", and 4" barrel lengths. (Some day I will add the 7.5" barrel gun to complete the series of barrel lengths.)
The 4" gun is a factory original half target. It had the wrong (but very nice
) grips on it when this picture was taken.Bob
Harrison
US Veteran
I recently purchased a 38sp, M&P, with a 1915 B-date. When I took it apart for a good cleaning I noticed is was a triple lock. Was this usual for the 38 M&Ps to also be made as triple locks?
What features does it have that makes you believe it's a triple lock?
Pictures please!
I think there has been a misunderstanding. All triple locks were N-frame revolvers, and they had heavy ejector-rod shrouds. They had to, because the third locking point was embedded in the shroud. M&Ps do not have the ejector shroud.
Can you show a photo, or explain what you are seeing in your M&P that you are interpreting as a TL mechanism?
This is my 4" Nickle TL but it has had some minor mods done to it 
Dan
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