Also known by collectors as ".44 Triple Lock" or "The New Century." The Triple Lock nickname came from a separate locking device located on extractor rod shroud that is used in addition to usual two locks. Chambered for .44 S&W Special cartridge or .44 S&W Russian. On a limited basis, also chambered in .44-40, .45 Colt, .455 Mark II and .38-40. Fluted cylinder holds 6-shots. Barrel offered in standard lengths of 5 or 6.5 in. Limited quantity of 4" barrels produced. Finish blued or nickel-plated; grips checkered walnut with gold S&W medallion on later models. Approximately 15,375 manufactured between 1908 and 1915. Note: Add 100% premium for factory target sights.

Quite similar in appearance to 1st Model. Major difference, elimination of third or triple lock device and heavy ejector rod shroud. Other changes are internal and not readily apparent. Standard in .44 S&W Special chambering, but offered rarely in .38-40, .44-40 and .45 Colt. Specimens have been noted with adjustable sights in 6.5" barrel lengths. Standard barrel lengths 4", 5" and 6.5". Approximately 17,510 manufactured between 1915 and 1937, serial number range 15376-60000. Note: Add 50% premium for factory target sights. Standard chambering is .44 Special, add 75% to 100% for rare original .38-40, .44-40 or .45 Colt caliber.

Very few factory models were made in these calibers. Values shown are speculative. Use caution and consult an expert appraiser.

Similar in appearance to 2nd Model but brought back the heavy ejector rod shroud of 1st Model, without triple lock device. Barrel lengths 4, 5 and 6.5 in. Manufactured between 1926-1949. Add 50 percent premium for factory target sights. Standard chambering is .44 Special, add 50% to 100% for rare original .44-40 or .45 Colt caliber.

Very few factory models made in these calibers. Values shown are speculative. Use caution and consult an expert appraiser.

Similar to above, fixed sights, .44 Special, 4” or 5” barrel (6.5” rare, worth premium). S/n S75000 to S263000 with 1,200 made 1950-1957.

As above but with adjustable target rear sight, .44 Special, 5” or 6.5” barrel (4” scarce, 5” rare, 5.5” very rare – all worth premiums). S/n S75000 to S263000 with 5,050 made 1950-1957.

For more background, see Model 29 listing. This listing will be expanded in future editions. The first production .44 Magnum revolver was, at the time, as Detective Callahan said in the movie Dirty Harry, “The world’s most powerful handgun.” Values shown are for four-screw Pre-Model 29s, add 50% premium for earlier five-screw models. Add premium for 4-in. barrel.