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Extraordinary, Incredibly Rare, Documented Special Order Oscar Young Factory Exhibition Quality Engraved Two-Tone “Pinto” Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector First Model Triple Lock Target Double Action Revolver Shipped to Ballistics Expert C.E. Heath with Factory Letter - Serial no. 3264, 44 S&W special cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut grips. Offered here
is an absolutely stunning work of early 20th century S&W artistry by renowned factory Master Engraver Oscar Young. This special order masterpiece features a quality of deluxe engraving that is reserved for only the finest exhibition arms. Factory shipping records indicate the revolver was delivered to C.E. Heath, whose work in the field of ballistics influenced a new generation of handgun cartridges. Along with the rare “pinto” or two-tone finish, this Triple Lock is in a class of its
own, prized by collectors for its scarcity, historical significance and sheer beauty. The included factory letter confirms the 7 1⁄2 inch barrel in .44 S&W Special, Paine front sight, adjustable rear sight, two-tone blue/nickel finish, factory engraving and checkered walnut grips. The letter also states the revolver was shipped on January 14, 1909, and delivered to C.E. Heath (no address available). C.E. Heath of Endicott, Massachusetts, was a prominent member of the Boston Pistol Club who designed a
target bullet (Ideal 429336) for the .44 Russian cartridge prior to World War I. Heath’s design was popular with target shooters, and it served as the inspiration to one of the greatest bullets of all time. In the late 1920s, renowned firearms ballistic expert Elmer Keith modified Heath’s bullet to create his famous Keith semi-wadcutter (SWC), known simply as the Keith bullet (Ideal 429421). Heath’s bullet contributed greatly to Keith’s success that forever changed the world of revolver shooting. The impact the Keith bullet had on the shooting world is perhaps best summarized by firearms author Glen Fryxell: “The result was the Ideal 429421, and it was everything that Elmer had aimed for. It delivered target grade accuracy, cut clean holes in paper and meat, killed game quickly and humanely, and was accurate over long ranges. How we think of revolver bullets was forever changed. A HP version of
the 429421 soon followed, providing an expanding version of the Keith SWC for enhanced game-killing capability.” Elmer Keith went on to become an innovator in the world of magnum cartridges, responsible for the development of the iconic .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .41 Magnum cartridges, which gave rise to a new breed of big game handgun hunters. The near full coverage exhibition quality embellishment consists of Young’s floral scrollwork on
matte backgrounds with borders.
This magnificent exhibition quality Oscar Young engraved Smith & Wesson Triple Lock revolver features two
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stunning panel engraved scenes