Detroit PD gun picture thread?!!!!

[jscott]

LLOYD17, looks like you have most of them. You need 2 Smiths that I’m aware of; SS M64 and a nickel 5”. I have the SS 2” and missed on the 4” from Gander Mountain, when they went out of business. I was issued the NPR 5”, but put it away for a 4” nickel M19, when on the job. Still have the 19. Saved my life once, so it’s a keeper.

[LLOYD17]

Originally Posted by jscott

LLOYD17, looks like you have most of them. You need 2 Smiths that I’m aware of; SS M64 and a nickel 5”. I have the SS 2” and missed on the 4” from Gander Mountain, when they went out of business. I was issued the NPR 5”, but put it away for a 4” nickel M19, when on the job. Still have the 19. Saved my life once, so it’s a keeper.

I’ve shot my father-in-law’s nickel Colt DPD gun that his dad carried in the 50’s. I’ll keep an eye out for the other Smith’s since it seems I’m now collecting DPD guns.

[jscott]

LLOYD17, thanks for reminding me about the Colts. Revolver issue day in the DPD Academy, staff came around and put a box in front of each recruit. Colt or SW, no system. What you got is what you got. SW M&P or Colt Official Police. All nickel, fixed sight, 5”, .38.

[peter-paul]

I love that 1897 Shotgun!

As for something DPD related, this one is weird.

I posted this revolver in another thread. Murray Chodak was the law firm partner of James Hoffa Jr.


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[1sg]

Does anyone know if there is a public source available for DPD inventory numbers? If so, I suspect it would provide a wealth of interesting data. Thanks...

[Aerojoe]

Originally Posted by 1sg

Does anyone know if there is a public source available for DPD inventory numbers? If so, I suspect it would provide a wealth of interesting data. Thanks...

There is but there is not. I have the DPD paperwork on all my DPD marked guns. I was invited to display my firearms at the 150th anniversary gala in 2015 and given the information for my DPD marked guns. My father was also a DPD Sgt at the time he retied after 45 years in Mar2020. These are screenshots from the Detroit Newspaper. It was really an honor to be part of the event.



I am good friends with and help the curator / head DPD historian and he is trying to negotiate the older firearms records to be placed at the Detroit Police museum inside of the Hq.

Detroit has records pretty much back to the first gun issued. The very old guns will only have their record of sale. Red circle is my 1897MFG safety hammerless


But the later firearms have officers names such as these I have blacked out.


Here lies the problem he will not give out officers full names weather they are retired or still active for security reasons. Other then the officers info there really is no info except when it was issued and when the gun was sold. The gun could have been sitting around from one day to 10 years unissued.

The old shotgun book cannot be found but this came with a 1897 I bought from the private collection of the curator.

[Aerojoe]

Just picked this DPD Colt Cobra up DPD#17442 It is a little rough I have found that Fords custom guns will refinish this gun and I may do some selective refinishing of the cylinder and yoke and possibly the barrel. I will not refinish the whole gun as it is takes away all of it's history. I am looking for a set of factory cobra grips in rough shape to put on this gun if anybody has any they want to part with for a reasonable price. These hip grips are what a lot of DPD cops used or just a few rubber bands around the grip.

[Livernois]

Long time silent observer of this thread and all I can say is you all have a bunch of wonderful, unique pieces that serve as a visual history to the Detroit Police Department's many firearms throughout history. With that being said, here is my blued Detroit Police Department Smith & Wesson Model 14-3 6" which was produced in 1975. From what I understand this unique piece was used by the coveted Detroit Police Pistol Team of the era. The reason that this particular Smith & Wesson K-Frame is marked on the frame of the revolver rather the backstrap is due to the grooved backstrap.

[kobsw]

Originally Posted by Livernois

Long time silent observer of this thread and all I can say is you all have a bunch of wonderful, unique pieces that serve as a visual history to the Detroit Police Department's many firearms throughout history. With that being said, here is my blued Detroit Police Department Smith & Wesson Model 14-3 6" which was produced in 1975. From what I understand this unique piece was used by the coveted Detroit Police Pistol Team of the era. The reason that this particular Smith & Wesson K-Frame is marked on the frame of the revolver rather the backstrap is due to the grooved backstrap.

That is a great gun with a neat background.

Watch out for those triggers boys, S&W single actions can be a bit touchy...

[jscott]

Livernois ( gotta be a Detroiter to know how to pronounce that street) thanks for the post and the photo. I think I know the 2 guys on the right. #1 was a partner with my neighbor in TMU. Do you have a narrative for the photo with names?

[Livernois]

Hey all,

Picked this little Detroit Police Department Colt Cobra DPD#: 17449 up over the summer on a trade. What's neat about this Colt Cobra is its only a few rack numbers higher than Aerojoe's which he posted on the previous page. I have a feeling my grips are not original, however I do think these grips look excellent on this piece regardless.

[Aerojoe]

Now one of Detroit's oldest.

[UFGator]

I worked in Detroit from 84 - 90. Visited 1310 Beaubien many times to see detectives and do record checks. The department has a rich history. They had some great pics of the entire detective bureau hanging on the walls upstairs from the old days. I also bought one of the Model 10 5" pistols, NIB, nickel, several years ago. I am a fan of the Model 10 and had to have this one. I wonder if DPD HQ is still at 1310???????

[Aerojoe]

I worked in Detroit from 84 - 90. Visited 1310 Beaubien many times to see detectives and do record checks. The department has a rich history. They had some great pics of the entire detective bureau hanging on the walls upstairs from the old days. I also bought one of the Model 10 5" pistols, NIB, nickel, several years ago. I am a fan of the Model 10 and had to have this one. I wonder if DPD HQ is still at 1310???????

DPD HQ is 1300 Beaubien and there really isn't much there anymore. Ident section is moving. I know firearms is still there but not much more.

[whitecoyote]

00001 DPD very nice!

[kframe357]

Here's my 10-7 snubby. The nickel is hazy in spots, may do a refinish in the distant future. I carry this one on a regular basis.

[kframe357]

Picture of the backstrap

[-db-]

Lewis Sanderson, maker of Sanderson stocks.

[Aerojoe]

Originally Posted by -db-

Lewis Sanderson, maker of Sanderson stocks.

Yes he was a member of DPD pistol team

[sw44spl]

My Detroit police gun

[Aerojoe]

Originally Posted by kframe357

Here's my 10-7 snubby. The nickel is hazy in spots, may do a refinish in the distant future. I carry this one on a regular basis.

I would definitely try Flitz or never dull on that first works wonders.

[kframe357]

Originally Posted by Aerojoe

I would definitely try Flitz or never dull on that first works wonders.

Used Blue Magic last year. Looked good. But the haze came back a few months later. Not worried about it since I carry it. Might send it to S&W when my gun toting days are over.

[crsides]

Here's another 10-7, marked Detroit Police 22093 on back strap






Charlie

[jscott]

A few years ago, I spied a DPD marked 2” 64 at a South Florida gun show. Having once been DPD, I couldn’t buy it quick enough. Came complete with box, tools, and papers. Like your’s, it looked NIB. Called DPD armory and was advised that mine was unissued and sold off when DPD went to Glocks. Probably the same as your’s. Shoots like a dream. It’s my low profile piece. Once saw a DPD Det. Sgt., I worked with, face down a gunman in an alley, challenging him to “Go ahead, pull” like in a movie. He was packing a 2” Model 10. But that is a story for another time.

[Etalksalot]

Originally Posted by jscott

A few years ago, I spied a DPD marked 2” 64 at a South Florida gun show. Having once been DPD, I couldn’t buy it quick enough. Came complete with box, tools, and papers. Like your’s, it looked NIB. Called DPD armory and was advised that mine was unissued and sold off when DPD went to Glocks. Probably the same as your’s. Shoots like a dream. It’s my low profile piece. Once saw a DPD Det. Sgt., I worked with, face down a gunman in an alley, challenging him to “Go ahead, pull” like in a movie. He was packing a 2” Model 10. But that is a story for another time.

I'd LOVE to hear that story!