Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector First Model ".44 New Century Triple Lock", .44 Special cal. double action revolver. Serial #586, mfg. 1908. Outstanding and rare first-year production "Triple Lock" that was some time ago sent back to the S&W factory in Springfield, Mass. for a reblue and so marked with a * on the butt with the serial number. 6 1/2" pinned barrel has an excellent bore. Factory reblue is now 98% with some muzzle wear. Fixed rear sight. Half-moon front sight. Excellent mechanics. Five-screw N-Frame with "Triple-Lock" extra locking system. Walnut checkered "diamond" grips are excellent with square butt - one little chip on bottom of right panel (see photo). Case-colored hammer and trigger. 1908 patent date on barrel top. All markings are vivid. Historically significant - first N-Frame and first .44 Special chambering. Very collectible S&W that will front-run any collection! C&R OK. Gunrunner West item.