One of My Favorite Smiths
I acquired this 38 Military & Police revolver several years ago at a gun show. I bought it primarily because of it condition (98%+) and didn't pay much attention to it's special features such as a Lanyard loop on a civilian example, a checkered backstrap and the numbers that are stamped at the top of the backstrap.
After I had it awhile I decided to get a factory letter and this is what I received from Roy Jinks.
He confirmed that it was still in as shipped configuration and informed me it was shipped to the J.M.Warren Co. in Troy N Y on Sept. 21,1926. The invoice lists 6 units with butt swivels and checkered backstrap to be numbered 200 -205 for the "Conservation Commission". My example is number 201.
Please excuse the washed out photos as the light wasn't the best this morning but the bluing on this revolver is just about perfect.
Jim
Last edited by italiansport; 05-22-2014 at 12:15 PM.
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