[Doc44]

Pete Kuhlhoff, Shooting Editor for Argosy Magazine, received one of the first 44 Magnums, S147213, and published an article about it that appeared in the May 1956 issue of Argosy Magazine. He fired the revolver about 100 times for the article before he ran out of ammo, and probably never fired the gun again as it remains in near new condition, as does the special presentation case made for it (S&W logo inside the lid so it would be seen when the revolver and case were photographed).

Bill

Argosy May 1956

 

[Hunter]

Wow Doc another awesome gun with great provenance!

 

[Allen-Frame]

I just have not been able to find an early NT 44 .. I wonder why?


Salute to you Doc, Love the collection.

Regards ,,Al F.

 

[xtimberman]

Just look at the color and figure in those target stocks!

My dad had subscriptions to both Argosy and True. I loved Pete's gun articles.

xtm

 

[MOONDAWG]

Koooool... hgapngpa

Thanks for sharing!

 

[carl418]

Beautiful.. especially the grips!

 

[mm6mm6]

That's a fine, fine revolver Doc! A wonderful history too.

 

[onenut58]

Beautiful. I seen a picture of some of his guns and there were stacks of them in the boxes and they were selling them off in lots.

 

[Quarter Cherokee]

You know, Doc, I've gotten to where I'm afraid to open your posts. My poor old heart can't take that much excitement.

Wish I could say I had something even half as nice.

 

[Ralph G]

I`m with eveytbody else Bill , Outstanding !! I wish I was around for that 2006 S&WCA event , the displays must have been great !!

Thanks for sharing !!