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I just bought this 469 and was wondering if anyone knew what these initials that are stamped on the slide are I’m new to guns so sorry if this is a dumb question
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I haven’t seen those. They look like a possible police or guard unit initials somewhere but that’s just a guess. Are there any other marks beside s&w s/n on it anywhere? Or maybe a set of alphanumeric numbers that would suggest a local inventory number?
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No those are the only marking beside the sw logo and serial number
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08-20-2020, 11:19 AM
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Used gun, likely a trade in from agency or security company. Pretty common to see identifying marks such as that.
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08-20-2020, 11:25 AM
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So I just did some digging on here and I guess they were supposed to be exported to Venezuela the ctpj was the police force there but something happened and the order was canceled I guess I’m going to have to send the info off to sw and see if they have anymore info but thank you guys for replying so quickly
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08-20-2020, 11:31 AM
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Mine has B. R. P. D. stamped on it = Baton Rouge Police Department .
C. T. = some place... ConnecticuT ? maybe
P. J. = some department / unit... Police J....... I'm at a loss as to what the J might be ... anyone from Connecticut have any ideas ?
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Here's another thread on the 469.
Venezuelan 469, Letter recieved.
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C.P.T.J.
C.P.T.J stands for "Cuerpo Tecnico de Policia Judicial" in spanish.
It was the national police in Venezuela, some sort of a FBI when it was a country...
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Cuerpo Tecnico de Policia Judicial - I like it. Well done you smart guys!!! Great minds are here for the asking! 
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C.P.T.J stands for "Cuerpo Tecnico de Policia Judicial" in spanish.
It was the national police in Venezuela, some sort of a FBI when it was a country...
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Thanks ... I wasn't even close ... but I don't speak Spanish !
I did get B.R.P.D. correct .
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Originally Posted by Twall-fb
I just bought this 469 and was wondering if anyone knew what these initials that are stamped on the slide...
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Welcome to the forum!
The stamp on the slide is of the national coat of arms of Venezuela (undoubtedly, pre-socialist / communist era).
What you have is not very common, in my estimation. I tend to sit up and take notice any time I come across Venezuelan-marked firearms, as one who was born there in much better times. (My father was a "Petrolero," an oil man... chemical engineer, to be more precise.) 
It is not too unusual to see "minty" Fabrique Nacionale Model 49s, especially here in Texas. I suspect many were brought back during the thriving economic era that the North Americans helped build and develop.
But, I honestly can't recall seeing many (or, any) examples like yours.
Please post another picture showing the detail of the Venezuelan Coat of Arms.
-Bill
Coat of Arms of Venezuela (1954-2006)
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That's a pretty cool find for someone new to guns.
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