Jim, no, Elmer didn't get the first .44 Magnum. The first one went to Remington, either for ammo testing or VIP presentation. I don't know if anyone knows which. I'm sure Elmer got an early gun gratis, but his "test gun" as I recall, was a .44 Special that was bored out and beefed up somewhat, or maybe just bored out and Elmer took his chances on the beefed up part.