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OK, friends, back from a wonderful evening out.* Anyway, I found two interesting entries in Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th edition, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas, pages 121-123, with pictures that match above:
* Celebrating 17th anniversary. Nice dinner, good drinks, a gift for the beloved, a nice walk and a little gaming. I ended ahead a little at my table of choice (Blackjack) and she at hers (5-card poker). We finished with a few spins at the roulette wheel in which we ended slightly down. The weirdness? The wheel hit number 17 on a spin. Should have wagered on that number and ignored the advice about not betting lucky numbers.
.44 Double-Action First Model: (New Model Navy No. Revolver)
Caliber - .44 S&W Russian, double-action revolver built on top-break frame, 6 shot fluted cylinder 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, or 6 ½-inch barrel lengths, top-break action, blue or nickel finish, ribbed barrel, target or service sights, red or black hard rubber stocks on a round butt frame. The Wesson Favorite is also numbered in this series.
Serial number range 1 to 54668, with 53590 manufactured circa 1881-1913
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.44 Double-Action Frontier
Caliber - .44-40 Winchester, double action revolver built on top-break frame, 6 shot fluted cylinder, 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, or 6 ½-inch barrel lengths, blue or nickel finish, top-break action, walnut or black hard rubber grips with S&W monogram, service or target sights, 1 9/16-inch long cylinder to accommodate the longer cartridge. Later production may be marked "44 Winchester Ctg." About 1900 barrel markings changed from two line with patent dates to single line address without patent dates.
Serial number range from 1 to 15,340, with 15,340 manufactured circa 1886 1913.
Caliber - .44 S&W Russian, double-action revolver built on top-break frame, 6 shot fluted cylinder 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, or 6 ½-inch barrel lengths, top-break action, blue or nickel finish, ribbed barrel, target or service sights, red or black hard rubber stocks on a round butt frame. The Wesson Favorite is also numbered in this series.
Serial number range 1 to 54668, with 53590 manufactured circa 1881-1913
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.44 Double-Action Frontier
Caliber - .44-40 Winchester, double action revolver built on top-break frame, 6 shot fluted cylinder, 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, or 6 ½-inch barrel lengths, blue or nickel finish, top-break action, walnut or black hard rubber grips with S&W monogram, service or target sights, 1 9/16-inch long cylinder to accommodate the longer cartridge. Later production may be marked "44 Winchester Ctg." About 1900 barrel markings changed from two line with patent dates to single line address without patent dates.
Serial number range from 1 to 15,340, with 15,340 manufactured circa 1886 1913.
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Anyway, I hope this helps in some respect. If I may be of any assistance in your search, I am at your service.
* Celebrating 17th anniversary. Nice dinner, good drinks, a gift for the beloved, a nice walk and a little gaming. I ended ahead a little at my table of choice (Blackjack) and she at hers (5-card poker). We finished with a few spins at the roulette wheel in which we ended slightly down. The weirdness? The wheel hit number 17 on a spin. Should have wagered on that number and ignored the advice about not betting lucky numbers.
