Did the SDPD consider the model 58 as a service revolver?

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This typed paper with hand written notes may not have any significance but I thought I would ask members their opinion.

This item was found inside a vintage 1964 Smith & Wesson catalog along with a model 57/58 introduction circular.

This document names the models 57,58, and 29. Only the model 58 has the cost, length, and weight listed, all specifications that would seem important to a police department.

An internet search did not reveal anything. I tried to determine if the San Diego Police Department looked into a 41 magnum service revolver.

Nothing turned up on the two hand written names either. Were they individuals or the name of a supplier? Could this be a document from someone's desk that was tasked with researching a service revolver change? Maybe not the SDPD but another police department?

I could not think of a more knowledgeable group of people who might shed some light on this document. Am I reading too much into this piece of paper or is it historically interesting? Thanks in advance for your replys.
 

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The two names may be "Hensley" and "Gibbs", maker of bullet moulds in...San Diego!

Not sure of any San Diego LE connection. San Francisco and San Antonio used the model 58 but that was it for major departments. Couldn't hurt to ask though.
 
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I can ask on the retired SDPD groups I'm in. I used to work there and know many of the old Rangemasters and gun guys. PM me with your email address, as I'll need the photo sent to me. When I try to use this one, it transfers over too blurry to read.
 
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