Smith & Wesson S&W Model 544, 44-40, The Texas Wagon Train Commemorative. Issued to commemorate the Texas Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) as a state. Caliber - .44-40 Winchester, double action revolver built on the square-butt N target frame with three screws, 5-inch straight contour barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of 1.66", .500" target hammer, .400" target trigger, red ramp front sight and white outline micrometer rear sight, shrouded extractor rod, top rib, smooth Goncalo Alves target stocks with S&W medallions, 10-groove serrated backstrap and forestrap,
The Finish Is Bright Blue With A Gold Washed "Texas Wagon Train" Logo On The Receiver And marked "1836 Texas 1986" on barrel. Basswood presentation case with Texas etched markings and blue cloth lined.
Chambered for the old .44-40 cartridge. According to Smith's records, 4782 of these revolvers were shipped, all with special serial numbers with the "TWT" prefix.
They were the first S&W revolvers chambered for the .44-40 round to ship since 1940, and their collectible status has earned them a place on the "Curio & Relic" list from the BATFE.
See ATF P 5300.4, Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide section II bottom of pg 28. Smith & Wesson, Model 544, "Texas Wagon Train Commemorative" .44/40 cal. 6-shot revolvers
Serial number TWTxxxx in serial number range TWT0001 to TWT7800 with XXXX manufactured in 1986.
This revolver is un-fired, untouched without white gloves by only me, and is in new, excellent condition. Finish is 100%
Includes original blue revolver box, Basswood presentation case with Texas etched markings and blue cloth lined, original packing box (I cut the packing tape on the original shipping box), paperwork, and S&W accessories.
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