Please do. I’d still like to see them in detail. And under the circumstances, they don’t really detract from the intrinsic value; he likely bought the round butt version and then decided at some point that a square butt grip would be more comfortable. Aftermarket grips from Sile and Franzite in wood, plastic, and other real and imitation materials were all the rage with cops in the 1950s to the 1970s before Pachmayr-style hard rubber became widely available.

Re: Daniel Courtenay
Daniel J. Courtenay, 82, Wyomissing, formerly of Kutztown and Queens Village, N.Y., died Jan. 27, 2009, in Reading Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day.

He was the husband of Mary A. (O'Hearn) Courtenay. They were married June 11, 1949.

Born June 30, 1926, in New York City, he was a son of the late John W. and Anna (Ossenfort) Courtenay.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Daniel began his career with the New York City Police Department on Dec. 19, 1947, as a patrol officer. In 1957, he was promoted to sergeant, thus beginning a steady rise through the ranks. His assignments over a span of 35 years included command positions within the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Operations Division, Patrol Services, Narcotics Division, Tactical Patrol Force and Bronx Detectives.

In 1976, Courtenay was designated police coordinator for the Democratic National Convention. Chief Courtenay was named the commanding officer, Patrol Borough, Manhattan South, where he oversaw the daily activities of 10 police precincts

In October 1979, he was promoted to chief, Organized Crime Control Bureau, by Police Commissioner Robert J. McGuire. Courtenay served in that capacity until his retirement in July 1983.

Chief Courtenay earned a bachelor's degree from Pace University, New York, and in 1979 was named Alumnus of the Year.

Chief Courtenay was a published author, having written books on Emergency Response and Drug Intervention for use with police training. He testified before Congress regarding the "War on Drugs." He appeared on the cover of The New York Times Sunday magazine section.

Daniel was a member of International Association of Chiefs of Police; Police Benevolent Association; National Law Enforcement Association; Kutztown Optimist Club; Knights of Columbus.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Kathleen A. Courtenay, Manhattan, and Mary (Courtenay), wife of George H. Paterno, Kutztown; and a son, Daniel J. Courtenay, Manhattan.

Other survivors include two grandsons, Stephen C. Paterno, Port Orange, Fla., and Daniel G. Paterno, Carlisle.

He was predeceased by three brothers: John, Robert and Thomas Courtenay.

Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., 333 Greenwich St., Kutztown.

Reading Eagle via Findagrave.com

Many police departments ordered revolvers with lanyard rings. This was especially popular for motorcycle officers. The reason for the space between the letter prefix and the numbers was so that if a revolver was ordered with a lanyard ring the hole could be drilled in the butt of the gun without having to go through part of the serial number. The Chief was a very impressive person with a very distinguished career.

Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special serial #68986 EB inventory #2723 appears in Equipment Bureau ledgerbook 55-58 p. 4 as a Trophy Gun; specifically Frank J. Keeler Trophy. It does not show the date or to whom it was awarded, however since it is very early in the book it would likely have been a 1955 presentation and there are only 3-4 Keeler trophies that year. More research would turn up useful info.

Smith & Wesson M&P serial #S 931737 was sold on 09DEC49 to Probationary Patrolman Shield #13033 Daniel J. (last name illegible). This appears in Equipemnt Bureau ledgerbook 46-48 p. 161. Because the name is illegible I have included an image of the entry; perhaps you may have more luck deciphering it.

I’m interested in learning more about the Trophy Gun. Email me if you’d like to talk about it.

Best,
RM Vivas
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