I usually don't have that kind of luck! I am psyched though.....
FBI 1076
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Looking for my FBI 1076
I don't know if anyone is still following this thread, but I recently came across the log book we were required to keep on our 1076's and it has my pistol's serial number (THD7689) on it.
I carried that pistol from 6/9/1993 until at least 9/10/1997 (last entry in my log book.)
If anyone out there has "my" pistol, I would love to trade for it or purchase it outright. I purchased an FBI 1076 (TFP1951) from a fellow agent/FFL when we were given the opportunity, but it's not the same as having "my" gun.
Thanks for any help.
I don't know if anyone is still following this thread, but I recently came across the log book we were required to keep on our 1076's and it has my pistol's serial number (THD7689) on it.
I carried that pistol from 6/9/1993 until at least 9/10/1997 (last entry in my log book.)
If anyone out there has "my" pistol, I would love to trade for it or purchase it outright. I purchased an FBI 1076 (TFP1951) from a fellow agent/FFL when we were given the opportunity, but it's not the same as having "my" gun.
Thanks for any help.
dmc8163
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Dukeofearl, bless you for finding your log book. This pistol was without doubt a Performance Center FBI 1076, or 3rd Issue. Regrettably, it also means that it was destroyed by the FBI. In theory to get the PC 1076 you should have been issued an FBI 1076 in late 1990 or early 1991. Do you remember that? Please contact me off Forum for additional information regarding TFP1951. Thanks, Dave
Another FBI Gun
I thought I would just add to this thread.
This past Summer I went in to a local shop and ask if they had any 1076's, the owner told me his buddy just retired and traded his 1076 in on a Sig.
I bought it and have been sitting on it, today I called S&W and gave them the SN#, they told me it is defiantly an FBI Gun.
Now to get a letter and figure out what it's worth...anyone see what there going for lately?
SN# is.. TFK63XX
Flat grip, no warning on slide and square checkering on the strap and trigger guard, no "T" on the trigger Guard and two "**"s on the Frame under the decocker and the end of the recoil guide.
Mag has a white follower
I thought I would just add to this thread.
This past Summer I went in to a local shop and ask if they had any 1076's, the owner told me his buddy just retired and traded his 1076 in on a Sig.
I bought it and have been sitting on it, today I called S&W and gave them the SN#, they told me it is defiantly an FBI Gun.
Now to get a letter and figure out what it's worth...anyone see what there going for lately?
SN# is.. TFK63XX
Flat grip, no warning on slide and square checkering on the strap and trigger guard, no "T" on the trigger Guard and two "**"s on the Frame under the decocker and the end of the recoil guide.
Mag has a white follower
Dave from Pa
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Interesting,must have been purchased by the individual from the batch that went to S&W since bureau owned 1076`s were destroyed when withdrawn from service so l have been told. Any chance you could speak with the original owner? There is a 1076 on gunbroker now for 1800.00 thats supposed to be a FBI 1076,no letter just some type of invoice and a newer style plastic case.
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There is a TFK83xx FBI gun reported in the SCSW so the SN is definitely in the range. The best way to know for sure is to have it lettered by S&W. If it was shipped to the FBI in Quantico Va in 1990 then you have a verifiable FBI gun. Of course many were reported to have been returned to SW and resold to FBI agents as personal firearms. But the S&W letter stating it was originally shipped to the FBI in Quantico will be the best provenance. If that is the case I would say it is can be sold for $1500-$1800.If not then it is worth in the $700-$800 range.
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dacoontz
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Keep in mind there are two varieties of FBI 1076's. The one that is posted about a few posts above would be an agent issued or was supposed to be an agent issued 1076. I sold a couple of them on here a few months back for around $1200/each. The one on gunbroker is also an FBI 1076 but it is one of the first shipment sent to Quantico for testing. They are much less common and generally demand a bit more money. They are easily identifiable with the TEU prefix.
Like mbliss and Dave said, an S&W letter is a must to confirm FBI history although if S&W confirmed over the phone than that is a good bet. Congrats.
I should add $1800 for a TEU prefixed FBI 1076 is a decent price considering 2 went for $2000+ a year or so ago. I have no horse in that race by the way and may be intereseted if I didn't already have one myself and wasn't a cheap skate.
Like mbliss and Dave said, an S&W letter is a must to confirm FBI history although if S&W confirmed over the phone than that is a good bet. Congrats.
I should add $1800 for a TEU prefixed FBI 1076 is a decent price considering 2 went for $2000+ a year or so ago. I have no horse in that race by the way and may be intereseted if I didn't already have one myself and wasn't a cheap skate.
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dacoontz: I saw the post and read all 7 pages, it made me curious enough to pull out my 1076. SN TFP7777, straight backstrap, vertical lines on frontstrap, no warning, it has mag safety, no u, inverted t's, no dots. I have seen that TFP is a prefix, though the number seems high. I have never fired it- I shoot my 1006, but after reading Dukeofear's post, I thought someone might be looking and I did not want to start a new "romance" then have someone who had ties to it. I know a letter to Roy will confirm or deny, just wondered if you had a guess?? Be Safe,
Shipped Aug 1991 according to smith, they would not say if it was or was not FBI
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dacoontz
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You know, I believe the FBI guns were also shipped in 1990-1991 but hard to say what months specifically. I think civilian models were sold to the public around then as well though. Sometimes a letter from S&W is the only way to know for sure.
Hope you guys don't mind me reviving this thread. Wanted to thank everyone's input in the thread, because it educated me on what to keep my eye for. Recently while looking for a 1066 I ended up finding and purchasing a Smith and Wesson 1076 with serial number TEU00**. I also have a 1076 with a TFE serial number that I am currently waiting on a letter from Smith and Wesson. If the TFE turns out to be FBI gun, I can provide info on that or on the TEU. Thanks again everyone for all the info.
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Since this thread seems to have been rejuvenated.. and why not..? It is one of the coolest pistols S&W made.
Here is a Pic of my FBI pistol that was shipped to Quantico VA in 1990. S/N prefix TFKxxxx
The SCSW seemed to indicate the S/N had to start with TEUxxx to be one that shipped to Quantico in 1990. This would indicate that was not necessarily so.
The pistol was returned to S&W and resold as used to another FBI agent. See last part of letter. I bought this from a retired FBI agent.
(It wasn't cheap!) But it is mine!
The letter is what seals the deal. I posted that awhile back. Without it you have no way of knowing it went to Quantico VA unless of course you were there and it was yours. Even over the phone.. it will be your word when / if you try to sell it. The $50 is well worth it.
Notice the box says used gun as it was resold by S&W and they had to sell it as a used gun.
Here is a Pic of my FBI pistol that was shipped to Quantico VA in 1990. S/N prefix TFKxxxx
The SCSW seemed to indicate the S/N had to start with TEUxxx to be one that shipped to Quantico in 1990. This would indicate that was not necessarily so.
The pistol was returned to S&W and resold as used to another FBI agent. See last part of letter. I bought this from a retired FBI agent.
(It wasn't cheap!) But it is mine!
The letter is what seals the deal. I posted that awhile back. Without it you have no way of knowing it went to Quantico VA unless of course you were there and it was yours. Even over the phone.. it will be your word when / if you try to sell it. The $50 is well worth it.
Notice the box says used gun as it was resold by S&W and they had to sell it as a used gun.
Nitrous SSC
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Keep in mind there are two varieties of FBI 1076's. The one that is posted about a few posts above would be an agent issued or was supposed to be an agent issued 1076. I sold a couple of them on here a few months back for around $1200/each. The one on gunbroker is also an FBI 1076 but it is one of the first shipment sent to Quantico for testing. They are much less common and generally demand a bit more money. They are easily identifiable with the TEU prefix.
Like mbliss and Dave said, an S&W letter is a must to confirm FBI history although if S&W confirmed over the phone than that is a good bet. Congrats.
I should add $1800 for a TEU prefixed FBI 1076 is a decent price considering 2 went for $2000+ a year or so ago. I have no horse in that race by the way and may be intereseted if I didn't already have one myself and wasn't a cheap skate.
Seriously? I'm even more in love with mine. I shoot around 200-300 rounds a year with it. I have a TEU03xx. Infact I just got done putting a new recoil spring, guide rod, hammer spring in all sent from S&W. I need to spend the money and get an S&W letter for it.
Yes you should letter that. Not that you shouldn't shoot it.. that's what they were made to do but remember you are playing with a $2K pistol. Treat her with care. If you have the original box it's worth even more.
Nitrous SSC
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Sadly I don't have the original box. The gun was listed on a local classifieds and was, Hah, $450. Having seen photos of FBI guns I got the serial number and called S&W. They told me over the phone it was originally shipped to the academy. I offered him $400 and he took it, it was one of the few times in my life I kept my mouth shut as I knew I was buying a gem for a rock price. The owner said he bought it from a surplus store in CA, took it to the range, and fired only one box of ammo through it. Then it stayed in his nightstand until I acquired it about 6 years ago. Its in REALLY good shape, which is why I don't shoot it much.
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dacoontz
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That sounds similar to the story of my TEU FBI gun. I saw it on a classifieds add and made an offer for mine and I think it was around $500 for the gun and 3 or 4 mags. He even drove the 3 or 4 hours and met me less than 2 miles from my home. He said he was coming to SLC anyway, so it was destined to be mine.
Like mbliss says, take care of her as she is worth some money and part of a group of 1076's that is very, very small as test guns. I don't think you could ever overshoot these guns as I am sure the FBI already tried that while they resided in Quantico.
Nitrous SSC
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I don't think you could ever overshoot these guns as I am sure the FBI already tried that while they resided in Quantico.
Exactly why I still shoot it. Once its past that "never been fired" Its 6's. Do you currently reside in Utah still?
Nitrous SSC
Member
I'm filling out the .pdf from S&W's website and getting ready to mail it out today. Any tips on filling out this form?
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dacoontz
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Matt,
Fill everything out just as it says and if you have any specific questions regarding the gun like if it has any info about the person than may have purchased it from the factory or FBI than include that to. Roy will try and answer any question he has the answer to. Sometimes, if you don't ask specifically for certain stuff he simply won't assume you are interested. He writes a lot of these letters so only those that ask for more depth will get it, if it is available.
At least, that has been my experience. We'll look forward to the additional info. Talk to you later, Daniel.
BlackRifle
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Another FBI gun for the List
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Finally called S&W about my 1076.Serial Number is TFK3773. Born August 1990, Shipped TO FBI Academy Quantico. I will post some pics at a later date. No stamp marks under the decocker, it has the Firing caution marked on the left side of slide and Checkering on the front strap. Box has another label over the original label with product code 179000 and used gun. This was my first 10mm purchased in 1993 or 94. It resides in my safe with 4 other cousins. #2 1006 (fixed and adjustable sights, one NIB), #2 1066 (one NIB).
This was the gun that started me collecting 10mm handguns. A total of 14 other TENs,a Kimber, Glock, A number Colts including a double eagle and one Tangfoglio. Two revolvers, Ruger and a NIB S&W 610 Classic 5 inch.
Thanks for all the posts about these guns. Always learn so much from all the wonderful folks who circulate here. Honored to be a member.
Regards, Mike C.
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Finally called S&W about my 1076.Serial Number is TFK3773. Born August 1990, Shipped TO FBI Academy Quantico. I will post some pics at a later date. No stamp marks under the decocker, it has the Firing caution marked on the left side of slide and Checkering on the front strap. Box has another label over the original label with product code 179000 and used gun. This was my first 10mm purchased in 1993 or 94. It resides in my safe with 4 other cousins. #2 1006 (fixed and adjustable sights, one NIB), #2 1066 (one NIB).
This was the gun that started me collecting 10mm handguns. A total of 14 other TENs,a Kimber, Glock, A number Colts including a double eagle and one Tangfoglio. Two revolvers, Ruger and a NIB S&W 610 Classic 5 inch.
Thanks for all the posts about these guns. Always learn so much from all the wonderful folks who circulate here. Honored to be a member.
Regards, Mike C.
