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RARE S&W .44 HAND EJECTOR 3RD MOD (POST WAR-TRANSITIONAL/1926 MODEL .44 MILITARY), ULTRA SCARCE 6 1/2" BARREL
Guns International #: 102594607 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
RARE S&W .44 HAND EJECTOR 3RD MODEL (POST WAR-TRANSITIONAL/1926 MODEL .44 MILITARY), WITH ULTRA SCARCE 6 1/2" BARREL (!), #S 63XXX, MADE C.1946. In any barrel length these fixed sighted .44 Special revolvers almost never seem to turn up as it is thought that only around 1400 were produced between 1946 - 1949 in the serial range of S62489-S75000. Standard barrel length was 4" or 5" and according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition by Supica and Nahas, "...4 inch or 5 inch round pinned barrel lengths with 6 1/2 inch very scarce; matte blue or nickel finish..." As for values with standard 4" or 5" barrels the book states, "Few sales reported; should bring a premium above .44 HE 3rd prewar values." This example with all matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder and frame retains about all the original blue finish with only some light edge wear on the cylinder and top strap with some light muzzle wear. It still has excellent case colors on the hammer and trigger. The grips are correct "N" frame S&W medallion grips, but are of later manufacture. Action is very tight, excellent markings and the bore is bright and sharp. I don't expect to see another of these rare early postwar .44s especially with a 6 1/2" barrel. The most advanced S&W collections don't have one of these!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44 Special
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 44 HE 3RD, POST WAR
Serial Number: S 63XXX
Barrel Length: 6 1/2
Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT