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SCARCE MODEL 1926 .44 HAND EJECTOR 3RD MODEL, DESIREABLE BLUE, 5,” MADE 1938
Guns International #: 101444524 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45 - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 55
Total Number of Listings: 3268
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
SELDOM SEEN MODEL 1926 .44 HAND EJECTOR 3RD MODEL BIG N-FRAME REVOLVER IN DESIREABLE BLUE FINISH WITH 5” BARREL, #55XXX, MADE DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION YEAR OF 1938. This is a really interesting model as only 4976 were made from 1926-1941. According to The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th edition by Supica and Nahas, “Usually this model was available on special order only and not catalogued until 1940 when it officially replaced the 2nd Model.” Most of this model were shipped to the dealer Wolf & Klar of Ft. Worth, Texas who supplied guns to the Texas Rangers and other law enforcement agencies. Many of these revolvers saw hard use and turn with a re-nickeled finish. I’ve also seen a number of them with non-factory “Mexican” or “Pawn Shop” engraving. Many, if not most, have also had their grips replaced with pearl or stag to show better in the holsters of the lawmen who proudly carried this big .44 Special revolver. It seems most of this model left the factory with a nickel finish. This example with matching numbers shows fine blue along with normal holster wear on the right side of the frame where a leather safety strap no doubt rubbed. The grip straps and bottom of the trigger guard show aged blue and there is the usual edge wear and wear to the blue on forward part of each side of the barrel. Unaltered front sight, excellent screws, diamond checkered walnut grips are the correct style and fit very well, but not numbered to this gun. Wonderful Depression Era hand tuned action, excellent markings, and excellent bright bore. These are really hard to find especially with original blue finish.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1926 44 H-E 3RD MOD.
Serial Number: 55XXX
Barrel Length: 5
Caliber Info: .44 SPECIAL
Condition: FINE+