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Old 06-30-2017, 02:43 PM
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Smile Retired Model 58

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Originally Posted by sandspur6 View Post
I never could afford a 58 back in the day, but I did carry a S&W Model 1950 Army in .45 ACP for several years. My flat sap, my "Convoy" blackjack, and my "Come-along" (The Claw) are all in a shadow box at my son's house along with one of my badges. All relics of a bygone era, when law enforcement was a totally different game than it is today.
I traded into a blued with imitation smoky pearl grips S&W Model 1950 Army .45acp in 1963 with the intention of carrying it as a service revolver.
I sent it back to S&W and had it nickeled plated. I also requested a new barrel be installed as the original barrel was pitted. The factory nickeled plated it but advised that replacement barrels were not available. THEN I discovered that the only service holsters available in my area were cross draw WITHOUT a safety strap. I gave the revolver to my father for a bedside weapon.
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