This is an outstanding .38/44 Heavy Duty five screw with the 6.5 inch barrel. Included factory letter states it was shipped to Washington Hardware in Tacoma, Washington on October 3, 1957. The serial number on the grips matches the frame. The pistol was then sent to the Washington State Patrol and issued to the major I purchased it from.
The pistol is in outstanding condition with minimal wear. Easily 95% with one exception. When a pistol was taken out of service, the WSP regularly polished their marking off the back strap, leaving a distinct mark as shown in the picture. Under magnification, you can still make out the 'W'.
I purchased the pistol from a retired WSP Major about ten years ago. It's absolutely fantastic.
I can't figure out how to post more than 1 pic, but am happy to send via email. [1950jcb was kind enough to send instructions, so pictures now posted.]
$1,650 obo
SOLD - .38/44 Heavy Duty Washington State Patrol pistol. Mfg 1957. 95%
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