Austin PD 38/44 Heavy Duty

[ringo1597]

A fellow Forum member relinquished his ownership of this fine handgun to me today, and what a gun this is. It arrived in a 2 piece Gold Box, marked "Austin P.D. 197." This revolver was shipped 12-3-63, in the 7th of 8 shipments. 197 is in excellent condition, and shows no signs of being returned to the factory for refinishing.
Enjoy
Larry R.
SWCA 2494

 

[gjamison]

Very nice. There's just something really cool about those Austin PD gun's. Outstanding addition to any collection.

 

[crsides]

Congrats on that Austin PD Larry. Looks like that one stayed in the desk drawer more than a holster. I have a mod 27 APD and would not mind adding a 38/44.

Charlie

 

[SAFireman]

Larry,

Did it come with a pair of shades? That thing is bright

 

[captainjohnsofd]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!

 

[quinn]

Larry: with the number of APD guns you managed to accumulate, are you going to open another department or re equip the existing department? That really is beautiful.

 

[DCWilson]

Spectacular! I didn't realize that any of the APD .38/44s had survived service so well that they did not need refinishing. That one must be the new centerpiece of your collection.

 

[DGT]

Outstanding. Do you have all of them now?

 

[1blindref]

That one is beautiful and a great addition to your collection! It certainly found the right home. Congrats on being its' next caretaker.

 

[JSW]

Beautiful ~ Congratulations!

 

[saturner1]

Really Want One

Congrats. That HD is very nice. I really want one and have been looking for 2-3 years for one. As a side story, I was in high school 300 miles away when Whitman started shooting. My friends and I were loading up our ammo and deer rifles to go help. I guess we thought the fight could last for days. Senseless killing like that was considered such a horrible act the common Texan was outraged. Being at UT also fanned the flames.

 

[bettis1]

Excellent, Larry. The tribe grows! I'm looking forward to seeing a display of your APD guns at an SWCA meeting. Perhaps at Baton Rouge next year?

Bob

 

[Retired W4]

That is incredible. Wow.

 

[ringo1597]

Bob,
You will see me in Baton Rouge. I may even shave my face so folks won't think a hobo is in the building.
Larry.