Inherited revolver

[Art Doc]

Anthony Perkins was gay. I believe he died from AIDS.

 

[Buckoo]

Could you possibly post pictures of the holster and the revolver?

As a retired cop of 30+ years, I think it's interesting to see what type of holsters earlier officers carried. I for one started out with the Jordan type holster and NEVER used the safety strap! It would get in the way of a "fast" draw should I needed to do such. Now there are all types of "Levels" for holsters, to keep the firearm in and against gun grabs.

I believe you have a great heirloom and hope you take great pride and care of it.

 

[Nightowl]

Nobody mentioned it, but I think your revolver is a 5 inch barrel. It is measured from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle. Congratulations on the inheritance, and THANX for sharing.

It looks like a 5 inch to me too.

 

[1Aspenhill]

Justin,
In my opinion, shooting your HD will not hurt it if you take care of it. It is a beautiful gun and was most likely shipped from the factory sometime in 1940. A factory letter will confirm the ship date and where it was shipped to. As everyone has said, it is a 5" barrel on it. I think the value of it is over what Dave has quoted. Thanks for sharing.
I hope this helps,
Bill

 

[zlbubba]

Gents, thanks for all the replies. I do plan on taking the LC Smith pheasant hunting next year in South Dakota. I'm also planning on using some light factory loads for the HD the next time I head to the range.

I've got one photo of the gun with the holster. Enjoy.

 

[lebomm]

I have to agree w/Bill & the others. Shoot it, clean it, oil it and store it safely. I'm betting great-granddad would be proud to see you do it.

Larry

 

[RKmesa]

Zlbubba:

Congratulations on a very nice pre-war 38/44 Heavy Duty. That is a great gun and your family heirloom is in wonderful shape.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[TACC1]

Great gun/holster! Thanks for sharing. If you do shoot it, please post your impressions on balance, felt recoil, etc., and type of ammo
you use. TACC1

 

[gjamison]

here's a cousin to your...

 

[epj]

And please don't store the gun in the holster. It will attract moisture abd potential rusting.

 

[Buckoo]

Thanks for the pic with the holster. Period correct for those days.

Your firearms looks surprisingly well taken care of considering it was a duty gun in that type of holster.

 

[zlbubba]

Thanks again for the compliments. I don't know how long my great grandfather was an LEO, but I don't think it was for more than a few years.

I'm definitely NOT storing it inside the holster. While I'll keep this holster close at hand for posterity's sake, the pistol now resides well-oiled in a case in my gun safe.

BTW, thanks for the posting the pic of your own 38-44 HD, gjamison. I absolutely love the lines of these pistols.

 

[Marshal Tom]

That is a fine example of an HD. Many of us are drooling. I have an LE HD in the same configuration but with later grips on it from 1936. It belonged to the Chief of Police in Iola Kansas. It has considerably more wear than your specimen. I have not shot it yet but plan to do so soon. You have a great HD there, enjoy.

Tom