My Regulation Police .38 S&W

LC '92 · #1 02-01-2011, 08:12 PM

I was patrolling out of town for gun shops and stopped in this really trashy looking pawn shop. Spied this little jewel under the glass. Marked "Regulation Police" on the barrel, single line address on the right side of the frame, patent date on the grips, ser. #22927 and caliber .38 S&W. Pretty nifty little gun. Anybody got an idea of the date? Also missing the large headed side plate screw, does anyone know where I can locate a vintage one?

Dug through my junk box and found a neat little holster made by Jay-Pee that fits it perfectly. Ordered an old Pachmayr grip adapter from Gun Broker. Dug in my ammo stash and found a box of factory 146 grain R-P, some factory Winchester, and some British .38-200 service ammo.

I'm going to take it to the farm and test it out this weekend. Any heads ups on the side plate screw would be greatly appreciated.

H Richard · #2 02-01-2011, 08:35 PM

I have Regulation Police 38 #2786X,which was shipped Dec. 1925. I would guess yours would date to 1924. The ammo all sounds O.K., but I would be cautious with the 38/200 as this is an "I" Frame and not a "K" Frame.

For a screw you might try Jim Horvath at: [email protected].

DCWilson · #3 02-01-2011, 10:06 PM

That's a nice-looking RP. I agree that you are probably looking at a shipping date around 1923.

It could be that the big sideplate screw is missing because the gun once had a Wondersight on it. You might want to reinstall one if you find this gun doesn't shoot to point of aim with fixed sights.

guesser · #4 02-01-2011, 10:13 PM

I have 3607X, I was told that it probably shipped in 1927. It is a great little gun, probably my favorite S&W. I cast 358246 and 360271, both 147 gr. over 2.15 gr. of A#2 for a perfect duplication of Winchester and R-P 146 gr. factory loads.

LC '92 · #5 02-02-2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks H Richard, I'll try Jim for the screw. (update: He had one)

DC, thats a good thought on the Wonder Site, I used to have one of those on an old Colt Police Positive Special in .32-20.

Guesser, I shot it today with 2.8 gr. Bullseye under a swaged HBWC. Poked holes through my steel 55 gallon burn barrel. Shot 5 ancient REM-UMC factory loads too. Too cold to shoot anymore, but will take it out this weekend if it warms up any.

Thanks for the aid on screws, dates of manufacture, and good fellowship.

Jeff in Texas

floridatrader · #6 10-24-2013, 05:38 PM

Just got one in a when was mine made is a 268xx and mine has a small barrel 2in from the body and 2 3/4 total thanks

floridatrader · #7 10-24-2013, 05:44 PM

Here's a pic

sophie · #8 10-24-2013, 06:17 PM

Nice gun.

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