Back in the day, WAY before my day, NYPD revolvers were stamped with the officer's name and shield number. But they were always the property of the officer and not the NYPD. We had to buy the gun and it was yours when you retired.

That went away eventually. But in 1950, it was surely going on.

If I had my dad's 67 year old service revolver, I'd pay the money to have it looked at gun S&W. it probably needs a tune up. I wouldn't refinish it, but I'd get it looked at.

Enjoy that revolver. Pass it down to your kids as Granpa's gun.

RMRivas is a member here. He has actual log entries with the gun and officer name. He might even have your dad's. Shoot him a PM. He's the expert here.