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Difference between revisions of "Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Series"
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Revision as of 15:37, 14 October 2010
The Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector can be seen in the following productions:
Specifications
(1907-1957)
Type: Revolver
Caliber: .44 S&W Special, .44 S&W Russian, .45 S&W Special, .45 Colt (only 21 known to be in exsistence), .450 Ely, .455 British, .38-40 Winchester
Capacity: 6 cartridges. Cylinder
Fire Modes: Double Action and Single Action
Barrel Lengths: 6.5 inches, 6 inches, 5.5 inches, 5 inches, 4 inches.
Sights: Target and Fixed
Finish: Blued and Nickle
44 Smith & Wesson 1ST Model "Triple Lock" (1907-1915)
The first large framed Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector model. Now referred to as an N frame revolver, but for many decades was known as the 44 frame. The .44 S&W Special was developed in conjunction with the revolver. The 1ST Model is called the Triple Lock due to the fact that it had three locks. The rear cylinder lock, the ejector rod lock and a frame mounted lock for the cyclinder crane. It is identified by the ejector rod shroud. The Triple Lock was discontinued in 1915. See the British Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector.
Film
Television
44 Smith & Wesson 2ND Model (1915-1940)
The 2ND Model began it's manufacturing history as the British Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector. The cylinder crane lock and the ejecotr rod shroud was eliminated. It's often mistaken for the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model. Other than the elimination of the ejector rod shroud and the Triple Lock it's mechanically identical to the 44 1ST Model. The other engineering change of note is that in the 1920's S&W began heat treating the cylinders making the cylinders stronger and able to withstand more powerful loads.
Film
Television
.44 Smith & Wesson 3RD Model "Wolf and Klar Model" (1926-1941)
In 1926 Smith & Wesson reintroduced the ejector rod shroud due to a request from the Fort Worth, Texas gun-dealer Wolf and Klar. The Triple Lock design was not brought back due to cost and the realization that it wasn't actually necessary. The 3RD Model was manufactured simultaneously with the 2ND Model. The 3RD Model was special order only until 1940 when S&W listed it in the company catalog. Frequently mistaken for the 1ST Model "Triple Lock". Only 4,976 were manufactured between 1926-1941. Listed here for reference purposes.
Film
Television