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hi , does anyone have a ny info & a picture of the model 26 in .45 long Colt Georgia State patrol in the late 1950's ?
also how were they marked ???GSP??
any idea the holsters they carried ???
many thanks robbt
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hi , does anyone have a ny info & a picture of the model 26 in .45 long Colt Georgia State patrol in the late 1950's ?
also how were they marked ???GSP??
any idea the holsters they carried ???
many thanks robbt
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If I am correct, this wasn't an issue gun.
If I am correct, this was a commemorative.
I don't have one, but have a retired GSP friend that does.
Others more knowledgeable will chime in on this.
I think there is a website that states the history of the GSP and their sidearms, I just can't find it.
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07-29-2008, 01:35 PM
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That would be the 26-1 (the re-issue in the 80s). There is a picture of it in the 3rd edition of SC of S&Ws. If anyone has one they want to part with, let me know!!!
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It was a 50th anniversery special deal for the state patrol. I got one,but not for sale.They have a pic in the book but its very small and I cant make this computer post pics or send e-mail or about half a dozen other things, DAMN vista to hell. 
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Your question peaked my interest...
So I gave my old trooper friend a call...
He stated that he thought and was told that pre-WWII, the very first Georgia State Troopers might have been armed with either Colt or S&W's in .45 Colt.
That would mean it either was a Colt New Service or a S&W Model of 1926 in .45 Colt.
In the 1950's, they were issued .357 Magnums...and stayed with those (last one he was issued was a model 66) until they got the 4506's, and then they were given plastic pistols from an Austrian company.
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About 40 of these unmarked Model 26-1s were produced after the GSP Commemorative run. The barrel simply reads ".45 Colt Ctg."
Too bad these are so scarce--who wouldn't like an N-Frame .45 Colt with a lightweight 5" barrel?
I am fortunate to have obtained one of these from a Forum member a few years ago.
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Here's a somewhat better picture--currently wearing a gorgeous set of Keith Brown Ropers...
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Great thread. Anyone know what loads the GASP used in those guns?
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Hmm, except for an inch longer barrel, it's very similar to a Mountain Gun. (N frame, tapered barrel, etc.) Must be something about that configuration that appeals to lot of people.
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The devil is in the details!
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Sorry guys...wrong information.
"In 1937, the GSP were issued Colts that cost $27.00 each..."
So...it wasn't a S&W, and I still don't know what the caliber was...
Maybe some Colt collectors might know or have some more information...
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Quote:
Originally posted by rljatl:
Hmm, except for an inch longer barrel, it's very similar to a Mountain Gun. (N frame, tapered barrel, etc.) Must be something about that configuration that appeals to lot of people.
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You get an extra inch of sight radius (and velocity, though it may be a small increase) but it weighs no more than a 25-5 with a four inch barrel.
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howdy , can you please tell me which S&W .357 did the GSP isuue ?? 27, 28, 19 ??etc
in about 1930 GSP issued Colt New Service in . 45 any idea what kind of holster they issued for there . 357 mags , many thanks robbt
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Interesting, the lettering on mine is larger.
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Robbt, I have a 28-2 that has been converted to 44 special. It was originally issued to GSP and is so marked below the cylinder window on the left side.
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