Let's see your Law Enforcement Marked Smiths!

[EEResQ]

686-4 KSP
This was the off duty gun of a KSP officer who was also the range-master.
It was sent to Frankfort for a complete action job that resulted in a very smooth double action as well as a crisp single action.

Wow! That's the first KSP marked snubby 686 I've seen.
Beautiful piece!!!

 

[justicetyme]

Thanks.
It is a beauty for sure.
I paid $450 delivered for it.
He is a very good friend and in-law.
Cheers
James

 

[El_Phantasmo]

El Phantasmo that is very likely a San Antonio Police Dept revolver that was standard issue in the 1970s. Prior to the .41 magnums officers here carried model 10s loaded with standard pressure .38 ammo loaded with 200 grain bullets. Here's a little history on the .41 magnum era with the S.A.P.D. An unfortunate incident occurred in the early 70s in which a patrol officer pulled over a car full of armed robbery suspects. A gunfight ensued and the officer was fatally wounded. He managed to empty his cylinder into the back window of the perps vehicle as they fled before he succumbed to his wounds. When the suspects were later apprehended, it was discovered that not one of the 200 grain .38s pierced the back glass. The .41 magnum was soon phased in hopefully to prevent this from happening again. Around the same period, the department, like many others around the country, started hiring more female officers who often had difficulty handling the large N-frame revolvers. The answer to that problem was the adoption of the model 65s loaded with full powered magnum rounds. When I was hired in the mid 80s, I heard a lot of the veteran officers talk about how much they would like to still be carrying those .41s. I have a Highway Patrolman that belonged to a deceased relative and former member of the San Angelo Police Dept. who retired from that agency in the late 1970s. At that time they were carrying .357s. I'm open to correction if anyone knows differently.

Very very interesting, thank you so much for taking the time to share.

 

[65-2x2]

Those is some fine shooting irons. I can't show you mine because the sheriff is still looking for it. It ain't my fault he didn't lock the car

 

[Oldracer1]

Not a firearm but what LEOs used back in the day. Given to me by a retired deputy.

 

[681ismyfavorite]

I have two that unfortunately do not have stampings. A M681 from OSHP and a M64 from GA. DOC. I have an M10 that was rumored to be Atlanta PD. I also have a G17 from Newnan Ga PD but not marked either.

 

[EEResQ]

I have two that unfortunately do not have stampings. A M681 from OSHP and a M64 from GA. DOC. I have an M10 that was rumored to be Atlanta PD. I also have a G17 from Newnan Ga PD but not marked either.

Your OSHP Model 681 doesn't have a department logo on the side plate?
See OSHP logo on 681 (bottom revolver) below.

 

[681ismyfavorite]

Your OSHP Model 681 doesn't have a department logo on the side plate? View attachment 782175
See OSHP logo on 681 (bottom revolver) below.
View attachment 782177

No. It was my issued gun that I bought back in 92 when the switch to the Beretta 96D was made. The Beretta was issued with the logo on it.

My apologies, I just realized this was for guns made between 61 and 80. Mine was a bit after that.

 

[EEResQ]

No. It was my issued gun that I bought back in 92 when the switch to the Beretta 96D was made. The Beretta was issued with the logo on it.

Okay. Now, I need to find an OSHP Beretta 96D.

 

[681ismyfavorite]

Okay. Now, I need to find an OSHP Beretta 96D.

Those ought to be easy because no one I knew at the time cared for it that long heavy double action only trigger. I didn't have a particular problem with it, but I knew there were better options.

 

[SSGRock]

Got this Model 65-1 at Local Pawn & Gun. Marked MPD 137. Paid $450 out the door.

 

[justicetyme]

My KSP 686-4 as it was issued.
Cheers
James

 

[Waynewash]

My Massachusetts State Police modrl M&P 45.

 

[st regis]

Georgia State Patrol 66