canoeguy
US Veteran
Found a correct patch to go with my Royal Hong Kong Police "Customs and Excise" marked Smith and Wesson Model 10-7 revolver. I had a generic Customs and Excise patch, but felt it was used by all British Commonwealth Countries, still not sure but this one is right:
Note the crown on the patch, this shows it was used before Hong Kong was turned over to the Chinese in 1997.
Here's a pic of the butt of the revolver, showing the "C&E" marking. Serial number shows it was manufactured in July, 1987:
A pic of the revolver with both patches, revolver and correct lanyard:
The revolver is in like new condition, I've put maybe 50 rounds through it since acquiring it, I shoot my shabbier looking revolvers a lot more!
I'd love to see a picture of a Hong Kong Customs and Excise Officer in ubiform showing them with a revolver. All of the pictures I've found show the officers un-armed. From what I've found on the internet, the Customs and Excise Officers patrol the airport and harbor areas, where I would imagine the Officers not coming into contact with the traveling public would be well armed.
Note the crown on the patch, this shows it was used before Hong Kong was turned over to the Chinese in 1997.
Here's a pic of the butt of the revolver, showing the "C&E" marking. Serial number shows it was manufactured in July, 1987:
A pic of the revolver with both patches, revolver and correct lanyard:
The revolver is in like new condition, I've put maybe 50 rounds through it since acquiring it, I shoot my shabbier looking revolvers a lot more!
I'd love to see a picture of a Hong Kong Customs and Excise Officer in ubiform showing them with a revolver. All of the pictures I've found show the officers un-armed. From what I've found on the internet, the Customs and Excise Officers patrol the airport and harbor areas, where I would imagine the Officers not coming into contact with the traveling public would be well armed.
