Crown Jewel of My PD Collection

Most definitely. I'd especially like to see the NC Highway Patrol guns.

From that agency I have a 686, 66, and P226. The 66 was issued to their helicopter pilot. He couldn't operate the chopper comfortably with the big revolver on his side. He received permission to carry a 2.5" 66 instead. The 4" variant that I have is mint and it came with a matching box
 
Curious what the duty load was for that M29 used by Louisville SWAT....
Anyone know?

Even though I'm retired LE, don't have any agency-marked hardware. My department never marked weapons.
Did miss out on one very high on the cool-scale years ago and regret not getting it.
There was a large LE supply store in my city and they usually had a good stock of LE trade-ins, both handguns and long guns, which usually meant shotguns.

On the shotgun rack was an Ithaca M37 Police/Riot that had been satin-nickeled. Walnut stock and forend.
On port side of the receiver in block letters: NAGS HEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT.
(Nags Head is a small town on NC's Outer Banks - very much a saltwater environment, hence the satin nickel plating)
Think it was ~$200.
There were beat-up Mossberg 500's 18" for $100.

Thought hard about the Ithaca and came back a few days later to get it. - of course it was gone.
That one haunts me. ;)

I haven't been able to determine what load they used. Some here say that a magnum load was officially used. The city council became disturbed that officers were carrying such a powerful round and required the TAC team to issue 44 specials. Another source told me the TAC members started issuing Elmer Keith-type 44 specials (which are really magnum loads in a special casing.)

In regards to that Ithaca. I've heard of that town in North Carolina; if my memory serves me correctly, a civil war battle was fought near there. Anyhow, I've learned my lesson about thinking things over. If it is cool and if I can afford it, I buy it. That would have been a cool addition to any collection.
 
bloodandguts, surely you are hunting for one of the Kansas City PD Pre-War .357 Magnums that were purchased in 1939/1940, and also for the gun that replaced them in 1957 - the K-38 Masterpiece Heavy Barrel - both pictured below…..
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I am definitely on the hunt for one of each. My last full year of nursing school is coming up and I'm taking a break from buying for a little while. The RM's cost more than a year of schooling for me haha
 
I have a handful of LEO guns. One of my favorites is my 38/44 Heavy Duty that was shipped to the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1954. Shows wear from being in service. Not pristine. A working gun that is fun to shoot. Enjoy. Jh

Does the backstrap have any agency markings?

That is a really nice specimen. I have a Kansas Highway Patrol S&W 686. The agency's shield is engraved on the side plate. It is a wonderful piece
 
Does the backstrap have any agency markings?

That is a really nice specimen. I have a Kansas Highway Patrol S&W 686. The agency's shield is engraved on the side plate. It is a wonderful piece

No markings at all. It came from the widow of Captain John Connelly who passed a couple years ago. So before I lettered it I was certain how it would show up. In addition to the letter, Mr. Jinks sent the invoice for 100 guns in the same configuration going to the KHP. I'd like to find a KHP 686 because I live in Kansas. My Dad was an Iowa Highway Patrol Sergeant. I have a 66ND that is a Police gun. Waiting for the letter to determine which agency. You have a very nice collection. Jh
 
A model 686 with side plate stamped with Iowa State Patrol logo.
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A model 64 marked NY-1
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Hey Roy-Nice visiting with you yesterday. My Dad didn't have an ISP gun because when he was there, it was still the Highway Patrol. Today I had out my FHP 27-2 nickel 5 inch guns. One of my favorites. Enjoy the photo. And tell your son thank you for getting in the profession. Jh
 

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No markings at all. It came from the widow of Captain John Connelly who passed a couple years ago. So before I lettered it I was certain how it would show up. In addition to the letter, Mr. Jinks sent the invoice for 100 guns in the same configuration going to the KHP. I'd like to find a KHP 686 because I live in Kansas. My Dad was an Iowa Highway Patrol Sergeant. I have a 66ND that is a Police gun. Waiting for the letter to determine which agency. You have a very nice collection. Jh

That is an awesome collection you have and thanks for the kind words. I have two revolvers from the Iowa State Patrol- a 66 and 686. Both have 4" barrels. I'm after one of their 13's and a 2.5" 66.

The Kansas and Iowa guns do not come up often. I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit
 
A model 686 with side plate stamped with Iowa State Patrol logo.
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A model 64 marked NY-1
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Nice collection Toyman! I have an Iowa State Patrol
686 to.

I've never seen a NYPD revolver marked like yours. I've seen Rugers marked SPNY, but never a marked Smith. That is pretty cool
 
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The first revolver I know of marked for Iowa Highway Patrol or Iowa State Patrol, was a S&W model 66 ,the issued side arm used before the 686. After the 686 they went to S&W semi autos.

Were the semiautomatics marked like the revolvers?
 
The first revolver I know of marked for Iowa Highway Patrol or Iowa State Patrol, was a S&W model 66 ,the issued side arm used before the 686. After the 686 they went to S&W semi autos.
Roy-I'm thinking my Dad was still carrying a Model 10 when he retired, but I'm not sure. I wasn't living at home then and was carrying my own Model 10 in uniform. But I'd be interested in seeing a photo of the Model 66 markings if you have one.

Thanks, Jim
 
This is my Iowa Highway Patrol S&W 686. The same logo on the sideplate is the same one found on the ISP 66
 

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I don't collect PD issued guns, but I have a San Francisco PD issued S&W Mod. 58 and a WWII Colt Commando with 2in. barrel that shipped to the San Fernando Police in Los Angeles Co. Calif.

Have you ever shot the Model 58? I've heard the 41 magnum is a great handgun cartridge that is also comfortable to shoot
 
CSP Model 18

OP,
Nice find!

I don't collect PD revolvers, per se, but this Model 18-3, really grabbed my attention, and I couldn't pass it by. It was a training weapon, used by Colorado State Patrol.
 

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OP,
Nice find!

I don't collect PD revolvers, per se, but this Model 18-3, really grabbed my attention, and I couldn't pass it by. It was a training weapon, used by Colorado State Patrol.

Oh man. That is a gem. Where did you find it?
 
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