Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this DESIRABLE double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector First Model "Triple-Lock"!
According to the Smith & Wesson factory records, this .44 Hand Ejector First Model revolver, chambered in .44 S&W Special, was originally shipped from the factory on March 14, 1911, and delivered to M. W. Robinson in New York City, New York. The records further confirm that this early “Triple Lock” was factory configured with a 6½-inch barrel and blue finish, making it a particularly desirable documented example of Smith & Wesson’s celebrated First Model .44 Hand Ejector.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (SW) (S&W)
Model: .44 Hand Ejector First Model "Triple-Lock"
Serial: 3196
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .44 S&W Special
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6.5"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Two-Piece Grips
Action: Double-Action / "Triple-Lock"
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector First Model, better known to collectors as the “Triple Lock,” is widely regarded as one of the finest and most historically important revolvers ever produced by Smith & Wesson. Introduced in 1908, it was the company’s first large-frame, swing-out-cylinder revolver built on what would become the N-frame, and it helped establish the powerful .44 S&W Special cartridge. Its famous nickname comes from its distinctive three-point cylinder-locking system, which secured the cylinder at the front through the ejector-rod center pin, at the rear through the conventional locking bolt, and at the yoke through an additional frame-mounted locking mechanism. This elaborate construction reflected Smith & Wesson’s pursuit of exceptional strength, precision, and craftsmanship during the early twentieth century. Production of the First Model lasted only until 1915, when Smith & Wesson introduced the simplified Second Model and eliminated the additional yoke lock. Because the Triple Lock required extensive machining, careful fitting, and a shrouded ejector-rod housing, it was more expensive to manufacture than later variations. Its relatively brief production period, unmistakable engineering, and association with the introduction of the .44 Special have made surviving examples especially desirable among advanced Smith & Wesson collectors. Originality is particularly important, with collectors placing strong emphasis on the correct barrel length, factory finish, stocks, matching numbered components, sharp markings, and the preservation of the revolver’s distinctive locking system. According to the Smith & Wesson factory records, this particular .44 Hand Ejector First Model was shipped from the factory on March 14, 1911, and delivered to M. W. Robinson in New York City, New York. The records confirm that it was originally chambered in .44 S&W Special and shipped with a 6½-inch barrel and blue finish. This documented, period-correct configuration, combined with its early shipment date and factory authentication, gives the revolver considerable historical and collector significance. As a genuine First Model Triple Lock retaining one of Smith & Wesson’s most celebrated early revolver designs, this example represents an important opportunity for collectors of classic American handguns and early large-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers.
Contents:
Model: .44 Hand Ejector First Model "Triple-Lock"
Serial: 3196
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .44 S&W Special
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6.5"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Two-Piece Grips
Action: Double-Action / "Triple-Lock"
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector First Model, better known to collectors as the “Triple Lock,” is widely regarded as one of the finest and most historically important revolvers ever produced by Smith & Wesson. Introduced in 1908, it was the company’s first large-frame, swing-out-cylinder revolver built on what would become the N-frame, and it helped establish the powerful .44 S&W Special cartridge. Its famous nickname comes from its distinctive three-point cylinder-locking system, which secured the cylinder at the front through the ejector-rod center pin, at the rear through the conventional locking bolt, and at the yoke through an additional frame-mounted locking mechanism. This elaborate construction reflected Smith & Wesson’s pursuit of exceptional strength, precision, and craftsmanship during the early twentieth century. Production of the First Model lasted only until 1915, when Smith & Wesson introduced the simplified Second Model and eliminated the additional yoke lock. Because the Triple Lock required extensive machining, careful fitting, and a shrouded ejector-rod housing, it was more expensive to manufacture than later variations. Its relatively brief production period, unmistakable engineering, and association with the introduction of the .44 Special have made surviving examples especially desirable among advanced Smith & Wesson collectors. Originality is particularly important, with collectors placing strong emphasis on the correct barrel length, factory finish, stocks, matching numbered components, sharp markings, and the preservation of the revolver’s distinctive locking system. According to the Smith & Wesson factory records, this particular .44 Hand Ejector First Model was shipped from the factory on March 14, 1911, and delivered to M. W. Robinson in New York City, New York. The records confirm that it was originally chambered in .44 S&W Special and shipped with a 6½-inch barrel and blue finish. This documented, period-correct configuration, combined with its early shipment date and factory authentication, gives the revolver considerable historical and collector significance. As a genuine First Model Triple Lock retaining one of Smith & Wesson’s most celebrated early revolver designs, this example represents an important opportunity for collectors of classic American handguns and early large-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory Smith & Wesson Archives Letter as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1193087622 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
500 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 18:02:12 |





