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Unique model 15-3 (continued) Based on all the information and research, This pristine revolver, received by the LAPD in 1975 with a disposition date of 1978 with the officer SN of Det. Tyrpak assigned to it, has been determined to be a retirement gift presented to him by the officers of the...

Unique Model 15-3 continued Steve Tyrpak, 1922-1989 U.S. Navy, WWII Veteran, 1942-1946 LAPD; 1947-1958, Patrolman 1958-1959, Vice Investigator 1959-1968. Homicide Investigator - Sgt of Police 1968-1978, Homicide Inv. III, OIC, Homicide unit Spent his entire career...

As a Firearms Consultant and Historian, I recently received a S&W Model 15-3 Combat Masterpiece from a client requesting I look into it's history. According to my client, the revolver belonged to his Uncle, LAPD Homicide Detective Steve Tyrpak. My client knew very little about his Uncle who...

Nice site! I am not a collector of S&W's per say, but specialize in Sako's from the 60's & 70's. I do however have two S&W's that I will start threads about in the appropriate areas. Also, thanks to your support folks who helped with my account activation! Regards, oldfed2243