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Here’s a couple of 44 special hand ejectors.
The 3rd model is a Houston Police Department gun, HPD number 13. I was fortunate to get this one recently. It definitely looks the part with the finish being as it is and looks to have been dropped on the frame near the rear sight. Who knows what stories it could tell. I was showing some buddies the gun and tried 6 shots after doing some work outside. I wanted to send them a blurb on the Furniture Store shootout in Houston which brought about the the dept ordering these 44s. One of the first articles was contained in a gun auction description from 2012. It was this very gun, number 13. It also describes the topstrap rash from being dropped. So at least the mark predates 2012
It has character but has a squeaky clean bore and chambers. I look forward to shooting it more when I can next get the chance.
The other 44 is a 2nd model, very late production based on the serial 60729. Unfortunately it didn’t come to me with the original stocks but the aftermarket magnas on it suit it well I think. Anyone have an example with a serial as high as this one? It’s just beyond the serial range given in the 4th Edition S&W Standard Catalogue for 2nd models.
Both these have such buttery smooth actions. I’ve already spent some time with the 2nd model. It’s a sweet one to shoot though I much prefer the 5 inch for handling. There’s something about a 5 inch N frame with the ejector shroud that’s revolver perfection.
Does anyone know if the HPD 3rd models were ordered all at once or in separate batches?
The 3rd model is a Houston Police Department gun, HPD number 13. I was fortunate to get this one recently. It definitely looks the part with the finish being as it is and looks to have been dropped on the frame near the rear sight. Who knows what stories it could tell. I was showing some buddies the gun and tried 6 shots after doing some work outside. I wanted to send them a blurb on the Furniture Store shootout in Houston which brought about the the dept ordering these 44s. One of the first articles was contained in a gun auction description from 2012. It was this very gun, number 13. It also describes the topstrap rash from being dropped. So at least the mark predates 2012
It has character but has a squeaky clean bore and chambers. I look forward to shooting it more when I can next get the chance.
The other 44 is a 2nd model, very late production based on the serial 60729. Unfortunately it didn’t come to me with the original stocks but the aftermarket magnas on it suit it well I think. Anyone have an example with a serial as high as this one? It’s just beyond the serial range given in the 4th Edition S&W Standard Catalogue for 2nd models.
Both these have such buttery smooth actions. I’ve already spent some time with the 2nd model. It’s a sweet one to shoot though I much prefer the 5 inch for handling. There’s something about a 5 inch N frame with the ejector shroud that’s revolver perfection.
Does anyone know if the HPD 3rd models were ordered all at once or in separate batches?
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