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Old 12-03-2009, 01:25 PM
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I just saw a 65-5 in a pawn shop with a logo on the right side plate that I've never seen before.

It has the letters "PM" (or "MP") inside a circle with the word "Metropolitana" underneath. Any ideas as what this means or which agency used this gun? There are no obvious import markings.

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Hi Charles,

Sounds like it was from an export order for an overseas police department. I'm sure some more knowledgeable members can provide greater detail.

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Maybe it came from these guys:

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Maybe it came from these guys:

Armeria Metropolitana
Actually I was thinking the same thing... I picked up a pristine Nickel Model 36 snubbie with correct box and papers from them. Good people to deal with..
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