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06-14-2020, 07:59 PM
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Special Feature "TP"
I recently picked up my first S&W (a model 31-1) and became curious about the "TP" marking in the "Special Features" box. I did some (admittedly light) research and couldn't find any literature about this specific marking. I'd appreciate it if I could have some help decoding it. Thanks!
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06-14-2020, 08:32 PM
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That is a very special pre-pandemic issue model 31. It came equipped with a case of emergency toilet paper in preparation for the coming shortages.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
I haven't seen TP before, hopefully, one of our more esteemed and knowledgeable members will be along with a more accurate answer.
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06-14-2020, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SAFireman
That is a very special pre-pandemic issue model 31. It came equipped with a case of emergency toilet paper in preparation for the coming shortages.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
I haven't seen TP before, hopefully, one of our more esteemed and knowledgeable members will be along with a more accurate answer.
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Thanks! I guess I'll have to go about replacing the cylinder with a little roll of toilet paper.
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06-14-2020, 09:38 PM
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Welcome! Is there anything special about the gun as far as you can tell?
"TP" may have also been someone in sales, marketing, a special distributor or dealer. Or the guy who fronted the Heartbreakers. 
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06-14-2020, 09:54 PM
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Welcome! Is there anything special about the gun as far as you can tell?
"TP" may have also been someone in sales, marketing, a special distributor or dealer. Or the guy who fronted the Heartbreakers. |
It looks like any ol' 31-1 to me.
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06-15-2020, 08:20 AM
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The only “T” feature codes in the Standard Catalog are titanium or target. Since you don’t a target trigger, hammer, grips, or stocks nor do you have a titanium frame either, it’s a mystery. “P” is for Patridge front sight, obviously wrong too.
Hope someone else has a better idea
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06-15-2020, 12:49 PM
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I'd go with factory "Target Pull" trigger action job just to see if it gets any traction! 
I looked through various amounts of box code data I had and I came up with nothing. Maybe a very seldom used code that someone internal to S&W might have knowledge of?
Hopefully something concrete will surface.
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06-15-2020, 12:58 PM
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A Jinks question no doubt
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