ISP 5" Heavy Masterpiece
Just received this revolver today...on loan from my father who was an Illinois State Trooper during the 1950's & early 1960's.
Serial K30426X
4 - Screw
Pre Model #
Diamond target grips w/ no serial
When he handed it to me this morning, Dad commented that all the other ISP officers in his district carried 6" revolvers. He had his holster cut-down at a cobbler's shop to fit the 5" Smith.
It looked rough when it came in the door this morning...I've since given it a little gun oil and a wipedown. Came with some vintage Western Super-X Metal Piercing rounds (only 6).
Holster wear is obvious. Front sight blade is well-worn, and may even be a hair crooked. Still, I feel fortunate to have the gun and my Dad still around to answer questions. The gun would be from 1955-early 1957, correct?
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