here is one of the revolver out of the holster...........



It is a 3rd Model HE .44 Special sent to Oshman's for the Houston PD as mentioned earlier. Back to factory in April of 48 for what I suspect is the following ,but not certain,
Barrel cut to 3 1/2 inches
A very unusual grip adapter added to it, similar to one Lee wrote about.
Reblue
Name placed on sideplate, "L. G Schaeffer" in block letters

The grips which seem to be for a Colt SA were probably added at a later time.
Will try to get a close up or two of the grip adapter and the front opening of the "Super Speed" holster.

Had to run Ol NKJ through the metal detector when he headed out the door.
Sure wish I knew the whole story on this one. If it could only talk.