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LOT 1645
Well Documented One of Two Known Rossi .44 Magnum Triple-Lock Prototype Double Action
Revolver - Serial no. P.M.D.001, 44 Magnum cal., 4 inch vent rib bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured as one of two known prototypes, this
revolver was manufactured by Rossi. Features serrated blade front and adjustable rear sights. The left side of the barrel
is marked with the Rossi address and “.44 MAGNUM” on the right. The frame is the most notable part of this revolver as it incorporates the
same triple lock feature seen on the Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model of 1908. The original triple lock system was used by Smith & Wesson to not only make a stronger revolver, but show their capability in precision machining. Below the cylinder the right side of the frame
is marked “P.M.D. 001”. This revolver is noted as being one of two known prototypes on page 201 of
“Guns of the NRA
National Sporting
Arms Museum”. This
revolver is also pictured and discussed in the August, 1979 and December, 1988 issues of American Rifleman.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original
blue finish with limited handling marks and a cylinder drag line. Grips are very good
with dings and scratches
and retaining most of
the original varnish.
Mechanically excellent. This
is your chance to own the
only Rossi triple lock to be
offered to the public.
Provenance: The Supica
Collection.
Estimate: 900 - 1,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK GUNS OF THE NRA NATIONAL SPORTING ARMS MUSEUM BY SUPICA
Serial Number 1 Firearms from
the Jim Supica Collection
LOT 1646
Dan Wesson Model W12 Double Action Revolver Serial Number 1AB with Box - Serial no. 1AB, 357 magnum cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Standard markings and features. The included letter from Allen M. Bernkrant, former president of Southern Gun & Tackle, Inc. states that as far as he knows this revolver represents the serial number one of this model, though S&W expert Jim Supica notes in his included letter the revolver may have a vanity serial number.
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Supica wrote, “On 12 of the 30 Guns [in Bernkrant’s collection] the serial number incorporates ‘AB’ or ‘AMB’ or ‘MB’... Mr. Bernkrant acknowledged that these guns include his initials.” Also included with the pistol is the original box with end label listing a six inch barrel (currently equipped with a four inch barrel). CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with limited handling marks, some oxidation on the barrel shroud, and a light cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good. Provenance: The Supica Collection. Estimate: 800 - 1,200