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11-06-2014, 10:16 AM
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Unusual 38/44
Just closed a deal on a prewar 38/44, but have not taken possession yet. From the pictures provided by the seller I note that there are two small threaded holes on the butt on either end of the serial number. The holes look like they are about the same size as the sideplate screws or perhaps a bit smaller. Any ideas as to their purpose? Thanks, Ron
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11-06-2014, 10:23 AM
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Somewhere along the line someone might have mounted a brass plate or shield on the bottom of the grips.
There was a post years ago about a police department (Detroit???) where it was popular to use a set of grips with a brass plate on the bottom. The brass plate was there to either adjust the balance of the gun or protect it when you hit someone over the head with it.
It could of also been for something decorative like an engraved police officer's shield. I've seen them mounted on side plates, so why not the bottom of the grip too.
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11-06-2014, 10:29 AM
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I think clang444 nailed it. I remember police officers here in Houston in the 60s and 70s having replicas of their shields mounted on the butts of their revolvers.
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11-06-2014, 10:38 AM
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The plate may have also offered some degree of protection to the stocks when the officer entered/exited a vehicle.
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11-06-2014, 10:43 AM
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I think a factory historic letter might give you the answer. Possibly shipped to a pd department. Could be a chance you find the correct butt plate for it. DSCN0994.jpg
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11-06-2014, 10:48 AM
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Had a head knocker on it.
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