Thanks

[Gryff]

Bump

Out of curiosity, what are you bumping this thread for? Have you not received the info you received on the gun?

[003]

Very collectible, you are indeed fortunate. A fine revolver.

[beetle]

what you have there is very special indeed. The Smith and Wesson, Hand Ejector 1st Model, also known as the "triple lock" is considered by many to be in the top 3 of revolvers ever made. Elmer Keith, inventor of the .44 magnum and acknowledged handgun expert had this to say about the triple lock

“In 1907 Smith & Wesson brought out their Triple Lock, perhaps the finest revolver ever manufactured anywhere, at any time. Today no example of finer revolver making is to be had…. We still consider it the finest job ever produced of locking a swing-cylinder gun”

While these guns are officially named the .44 Hand Ejector First Model, they are unofficially called "triple locks". the name comes from the fact that Smith and Wesson engineered a third lock into the gun. If you think about it, the cylinder needs to be supported and aligned inside of the frame. Some guns like Colt basically only have one support point. Most Smiths have two. The "triple lock" has three:



It's hard to see the condition in the pictures you posted, but this gun can be quite valuable. Congrats on picking up a very nice collectible!