Monac
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Thanks for the information about the cylinder detent, Driftwood. I had no idea it survived the deletion of the third lock on the Triple Lock. Smith & Wesson really spared no effort on those guns.
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I assume you are only asking about Triple Locks, not all the other guns in my photos.
This one is really primo, in addition to being a Target Model, so it went really, really high.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/59/1733/smith-wesson-44-hand-ejector
These two are more like the prices I have been seeing for Triple Locks.
Notice that like all old guns, condition has a great deal to do with the value.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...on-first-model-44-hand-ejector-triple-lock-da
https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...el-44-hand-ejector-triple-lock-revolver?text=
Because that old blue Triple Lock of mine was so finish challenged, I got it for less than $700. I jumped all over it and made sure it went home with me. By the way, although the outside of the gun is finish challenged, the bore and chambers look like they just left the factory yesterday, and everything functions perfectly. So that's why I was all over it. I have never seen a Triple Lock go that low in price. The serious collectors are usually looking for one in better condition, so the competition was not bad. I was thrilled to get it for under $700.
The nickel plated one cost quite a bit more, but not as much as any of the links I have posted.
This is one of the best threads I've seen anywhere. The OP provides good detailed info and the follow replies are clear and concise.
But I do have one complaint, and that is the title. I do, indeed, see a Triple lock everyday, or at least every time I open my safe.
Me, too! I consider myself VERY fortunate in that when I open my safe, there are 6 there to greet me. I do need a 7th one though--one for each day of the week!
Thank you for your great illustration and history, you filled in blanks for me. My gun is not refinished and has a good bore. The problem lies in the inability to unlock it with latch and the action freezes up. I have not attempted to monkey with it, I want someone who knows these things. I would love to shoot .455 in it, I shoot it in a couple Webleys.
Check to be sure the extractor rod isn't loose. It should be a regular right hand thread. If tight, push the center pin in the rear of the cylinder in flush with the extractor star with flat of your thumbnail and look at the center pin in the front end of the extractor rod, it should be flush with the end of the rod when the rear is pushed in flush with the star/ratchet face.
If the rod is loose, find out the proper technique to torque it. Pliers or vise grips are not on the list of proper tools or methods.