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Old 01-01-2008, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by n4zov:
The Post Office had surplus M1917 Smiths and Colts as well as Colt Banker's Specials. I'm not sure who got which gun and under what circumstances.
An old timer friend of mine (RIP), worked for the Post Office during the 1920s-30s as a Special Delivery messenger, delivering on a motorcycle. He said he carried a 1917 Smith while working there. The postal system doesn't really have a service like that anymore. He said he handled a lot of diamonds and securities because it was the most secure way to do it.
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