Thanks for the picture, and the confirmation that you have a Model 14-5, which is a K frame for reference purposes.
Smith and Wesson is famous for mis-stamped guns, or putting the dash in the wrong place, or - as with your revolver - missing it altogether.
This is a Smith-Wesson forum, and as you should expect, there are many folks here that are dedicated S&W enthusiasts, appreciators, and also collectors... and as been noted, there is no such thing as a Model 145...
Your gun is not only a noteworthy model (as any standard M14-5 is), but if there is any confirmed lineage to a CA police department, that would be a plus. You are looking for a hammer to turn this back to SA/DA, have you given any thought as to the originality?? If it truly was a "special edition" for a CA Police dept, wouldn't you think the double action only feature would benefit the originality??
Not denigrating the owners story, if it was original and could be verified, the gun would sell for more $$ than modifying it to another configuration.
BTW - what California Police Department would that be?? As I recall, as a CA native, there wouldn't be a CA Police department, but specific departments by City... or maybe some things have changed since I left..
Either way, as noted this is a forum for S&W enthusiasts, appreciators and collectors, who have spent lots of years studying these fine firearms, so coming on strong with your below statement is a bit rich, no? After-all, you came here for info and help didn't you??
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Originally Posted by chopper
Just cuz you never heard of it does not mean it does not exist.
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If you want to stick by your guns and say this is a very special model 145 as per the Police Officer, who wants you to sell it says, then the following statement should be considered....
"Buy the gun, not the story..."
For reference, here is a bit of history on the K38 Masterpiece, or Model 14 as it was also known after 1957.. Pics included..
Informal Pictorial Essay - K-38 Masterpiece (and Model 14) variations