Thank you for sharing this fantastic research. This is exactly the kind of detailed, obscure history that makes collecting so interesting. It's a common issue that lesser-known companies like Sterling are quickly labeled as "low-end" without understanding their full story.

Your pistol, especially being a single-shot .44 Mag variant, is a particularly interesting piece. It's great that you managed to track down so much specific corporate history. I don't have any additional information on Sterling, but I appreciate you posting this. It's a valuable contribution for anyone else who comes across one of their firearms.