Detroit PD gun picture thread?!!!!

[moosedog]

I was very lucky to run across this one. Confirmed by a friend who works at the Detroit Police Museum, its inventory number (145) is just two digits away from an identical one on display at the museum which is inventory number 143. Chambered in 38 S&W, the gun is in great mechanical condition, complete with original grips and the bore is in very good condition.
Detroit started ordering guns to issue in the 1880's. Prior to that, police were issued batons and could carry a private purchase side arm. Merwin & Hulburt was only in business from 1874 to 1896. I wish this gun could talk.

 

[got2hav1]

Damn! This opens an old wound for me. I had one about 10 yrs ago. I paid $199. A beautiful DPD marked 5". Pristine.

Back then I didn't apreciate what it was as it was my only S&W back then. It was just a "clunky .38". I stupidly traded it off for something that I don't even remember. One of my biggest gun regrets. Ouch.

Me too! I had a Colt MKIII Official Police in Nickel 5" barrel. Detroit PD. 1972 era IIRC. Yep, probably should've kept that one.

 

[Truckman]

I can't remember whether I contributed to this thread or not, so in case I didn't here's mine...

 

[DunRanull]

Those are purdy, but I gotta know if'n it's

DEE-troit or

Duh-troit...

Bein' as it was the City Of My Birth- it's always been deh-TROIT... Just sayin...

 

[DunRanull]

I've seen a few on gunbroker in the past and am currently looking for a Detroit Police marked gun.

Me too... Anyone know of any around, revolver or semi? Hint hint...

 

[roundels]

My wife is from the Motor City. She pronounces it Deh-TROIT.

 

[Truckman]

I've always been secure in the way Bobby Bare pronounciates it... ...Ben