Model 64-1 stainless MPD marked..

[coneten]

I picked up a Model 64-1 today. Pinned barrel, SN#1D25510 and MPD also stamped on bottom grip frame. I recall someone posting about a similar MPD marked S&W revolver but cannot find the thread. It has a few minor cosmetic issues but seems to be tight with a very good bore and cylinder face. I will post pics later.

 

[coneten]

pics of MPD marked 64-1

Here are a couple images.

 

[1 old 0311]

I have a 64 with Crimson Trace on my nightstand. GREAT weapon.

 

[Srigs]

Very nice revolver.

Not sure if Minneapolis Police Department ever had Model 64 as issue guns?

Was it an old police gun?

 

[coneten]

The dealer who had this revolver was pretty sure it was a Miami P.D. issue handgun.

 

[rz625-8]

I would say to call both PDs up and ask for their firearms department and then if you get transfered to them,they should still have a record of it. Just give them the serial numbers. rz625-8 thats what I did when I bought my 65-2 with pinned barrel 4 inch that had a Texas Department Of Corrections numbers on mine.

 

[kennyb]

memphis police dept.?

 

[coneten]

Memphis..

memphis police dept.?

No..but I though this was an interesting link. pw_tennessee (worldinventory)

 

[gunut]

Milwaukee Police Dept.?

 

[indiuckian]

Nice one coneten. Miami seems to make sense as their proximity to salt water would predicate a stainless weapon.

With that being said my research on Miami PD guns seems to indicate that Tubbs carried a blue j frame model 38 snub and Crocketts' Bren Ten was stainless. I think we can eliminate it being a vice squad weapon and it probably was carried by a patrolman.

Coneten you have a nose for locating those PD marked smiths. I still regret not getting that Ky State police 1940's era m & p. I think a retired trooper ended up with it if memory serves. Take care Brother.

 

[indiuckian]

Coneten, DOB appears to be 1976-1977. At that time stainless Smiths were very hard to come by and most depts were satisfied with blue weapons. This makes me think a seaside police dept with a little money and a big order. I think Miami is probably correct Sir.

 

[coneten]

Rick, I thought about the stainless advantage in the humid sub-tropical climate in Miami. There are also some stainless Smith .40 cal semi autos around here that are Dade County marked. It seems likely that there are a few more revolvers like mine out there. Thanks for the info.