Smith & Wesson Triple Lock
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The Triple Lock, officially the Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model New Century, is a double-action revolver. It was and is considered by many, including handgun enthusiast and expert Elmer Keith, to be the finest revolver ever made.[1]
Quick Facts Type, Place of origin ...
Smith & Wesson "Triple Lock" | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | .44 Special & .455 Webley |
Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
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Its popular name refers to its extra (third) locking lug on the cylinder crane. This extra locking mechanism was deemed necessary due to the increased power of the .44 Special cartridge (a lengthened .44 Russian and the parent of the .44 Magnum), first chambered in the Triple Lock.[2]