Former Police Revolvers

[vegasgunhand]

My two former U.S. Customs revolvers. The top is my Model 66 that I was first issued as a Customs Patrol Officer in 1980. I was lucky enough to get it back from a distributor that bought it in an exchange sale prior to Clinton coming to office.

The second is a 3' CS-1 that was also an issued U.S. Customs revolver. This one wasn't issued to me, I got it from Lew Horton after they had done an exchange sale with Customs.

 

[RGVshooter]

Earlier this year I picked up a nice 4" model 10-8 heavy barrel from J&G sales that advertised these as police trade in's. There's nothing stamped on it that says "police" other than a C.A.I. importer stamp. I called S&W customer service & gave them the serial # and was told it was produced in 1985. Shoots great and has become my EDC in a OWB DeSantis thumb break speed scabbard.

A couple months ago I sent it back to S&W to get refurbished/reblued. I can't wait to get it back!

 

[sheepdawg]

This Model 66 was carried by Patrolman Larry Childress, Memphis Police Dept. who was killed on duty in January 1982. I have a letter from S&W saying it was shipped to the Shelby County Sherrif's Dept. Oct, 1972 and a letter from the lady I bought it off of whose late husband was a member of the Memphis Police stating that it belonged to Officer Childress with the story and how it was obtained.

Patrolman Larry P. Childress, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

 

[Toyman]

Terriers
middle one to U.S. Post Office shipped October 1951
bottom one New York City P.D. shipped September 1950

One of 7 14-3 shipped to K.C. Missouri P.D. 1970

5 inch 14 shipped to Illinois State Police 1957

 

[45FMJoe]

My two former U.S. Customs revolvers. The top is my Model 66 that I was first issued as a Customs Patrol Officer in 1980. I was lucky enough to get it back from a distributor that bought it in an exchange sale prior to Clinton coming to office.

The second is a 3' CS-1 that was also an issued U.S. Customs revolver. This one wasn't issued to me, I got it from Lew Horton after they had done an exchange sale with Customs.

That's really cool. I'd like to find a 4" CS-1 for the safe since I currently wear the uniform.
The one I shot at Glynco 7 years ago was amazing.

 

[jughed440]

This 66-1 is 1 of 5 that were shipped to the Sangamon County (Illinois) Sheriff's Office on March 6, 1980. Original stocks were checkered walnut Magnas
Most likely issued to a Detective.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Here are a pair of Chiefs Specials.

The first is a Baby Chiefs 3" (frog hair) given to a Queens NYC PD Lt. by his men for Christmas '53.

The second is a "Model of 1953" with the Pennsylvania Railroad logo, well used and a bobbed hammer. The last photo also shows a PRR cigarette lighter given to me by a forum member -- it had been his granddad's.

Unusual little bits of LE history.

 

[vegasgunhand]

That's really cool. I'd like to find a 4" CS-1 for the safe since I currently wear the uniform.
The one I shot at Glynco 7 years ago was amazing.

They are around, but they seem to draw top dollar!!

 

[zipty6]

This 66-1 is 1 of 5 that were shipped to the Sangamon County (Illinois) Sheriff's Office on March 6, 1980.
Most likely issued to a Detective.

Very nice.
I know I've posted this one before, but yours brought it to mind.

My 66-1 is marked LA ST POLICE:

 

[BAM-BAM]

Long running thread.............................

I posted this before ..... I've got my Dad's old duty guns.

6 inch Colt New Service in .357 magnum 1938/39 with King sights and action job. (Even after the trip to King's in Calf it was still $5 cheaper than getting a RM from Smith)

1946 S&W M&P 4" .38

Colt Detective Special (2") from the 1950s

While all show signs of carry and wear ..... all are in great shape.

 

[CA Escapee]

Hope she didn't have to fire it!

Yeah, she would have probably shot that LandCruiser.

Bill

 

[JWM]

My two former U.S. Customs revolvers. The top is my Model 66 that I was first issued as a Customs Patrol Officer in 1980. I was lucky enough to get it back from a distributor that bought it in an exchange sale prior to Clinton coming to office.

The second is a 3' CS-1 that was also an issued U.S. Customs revolver. This one wasn't issued to me, I got it from Lew Horton after they had done an exchange sale with Customs.

Lucky dog. My issued CS-1 ended up being destroyed after Clinton administration changed the rules. I had tagged also for buy-back, but later found out what had really happened to it.

 

[les.b]

Wow...Zombie thread!! But one that is close to many of our hearts, so guess it's good to go...

I have a few former police guns, my two model 66 no dashes that were issued to me, a 4" and a 2 1/2". Also the Glock that replaced them.

Best Regards, Les

 

[les.b]

As far as other police departments go, how about this Colt Bankers Special from the Boston PD?

Best Regards, Les

 

[153]

Recently I updated my old 66 to 1980's high tech .... installed the bobbed hammer, combat trigger, Patridge sight - not to mention the Fuzzy Farrants!

 

[Tired Gunsmith]

When we resold used NYCPD revolvers many,many years ago those with Shield ( Badge) numbers on them brought less money than those without the the PD identification.
No 'collector' value back then.

 

[USMCR79]

I have a Model 10 with a 2" barrel marked R.I.S.P. 167 on the backstop. My Uncle had a contact at S&W and bought some police trade ins - He installed the 2" barrel and reblued it - It is one of my favorites. Rhode Island State Police.