44 Magnum Turns 70!

[Doc4429]

44 Magnum, S121836, built in S&W's tool room as a show promotion and photo sample revolver in January 1955. Described in factory letters and literature as "The First 44 Magnum". Single click on the photo for a closer look.

Bill

[arcticruger]

Sure is purty…

[JAYDAWG]

Interesting story in John Dougan's book about how and when Ruger found about the 44 MAG.
WBR found out about it in winter of 55/56 and in less than a year designed and manufactured
the Blackhawk, and the first productions guns came out November 1956 .

[Brass Frame]

Bill, that is an amazing gun and a beautiful photo of the first gun designed by S & W! What a handsome High Polish. That gun set the standard for other companies to follow. Brass Frame/Lee E

[Brass Frame]

My mistake, not the first gun, it is the first .44 Magnum. Lee E

[flattop44]

That's a great extremely rare S&W .44 Mag. Thanks for letting us see it.
FT44