Model 67-1, Michigan State Police

[Trooper Joe]

My daughter, who just retired from the Michigan State Police, just gave me this nice model 67-1 (.38 Special) with the MSP logo on it. [She made me swear that I would never sell it .]





She bought this gun from her partner in 1989 when the department switched to autoloaders. Her partner had just paid the department $86 for it (the new cost when he was issued it several years earlier), and she paid him $250.

Looks like brand new even though I am sure the original Trooper carried it for several years.

MSP issued these guns to those Troopers who shot "Distinguished Expert" during their regular qualification shoots.



Going to call S&W Monday and see if I can find out what year it was made (Serial # AVCXXX2).

MSP started this program by first issuing Model 66 revolvers (in .357 Magnum). I think some of the brass were afraid that the Troopers would carry .357 ammo in them instead of the issue .38 Special ammo. They then switched to the Model 67-1 in .38 Special.

PS: I have been trying to get this gun from her for a number of years. Just thought I would share my good luck with you.

Trooper Joe

 

[Trooper Joe]

Model 67-1, Michigan State Police ("CORRECTED POSTING")

My daughter, who just retired from the Michigan State Police, just gave me this nice model 67-1 (.38 Special) with the MSP logo on it. [She made me swear that I would never sell it .]





She bought this gun from her partner in 1989 when the department switched to autoloaders. Her partner had just paid the department $86 for it (the new cost when he was issued it several years earlier), and she paid him $250.

Looks like it brand new even though I am sure the original Trooper carried it for several years.

MSP issued these guns to those Troopers who shot "Distinguished Expert" during their regular qualification shoots.

MSP started this program by first issuing Model 66 revolvers (in .357 Magnum). I think some of the brass were afraid that the Troopers would carry .357 ammo in them instead of the issue .38 Special ammo. They then switched to the Model 67-1 in .38 Special.



Going to call S&W Monday and see if I can find out what year it was made (Serial # AVCXXX2).

PS: I have been trying to get this gun from her for a number of years. Just thought I would share my good luck with you.

Trooper Joe

 

[Trooper Joe]

Double post explanation

Tried to delete that entire first post but was not able to do so. My Photo Bucket account was grabbing the wrong pictures.

Oh well, I like both guns and yes I have the model 66 and model 67-1.

Sorry gang,

Trooper Joe

 

[Bubba2014]

Nice guns.

 

[JOliver]

Awesome
I really like the Model 67s
The book shows the 67-1 engineering change from the gas ring in the yoke to the cylinder in 1977 and they deleted the pinned barrel in 1982 for the model 67.
I didn't see that serial number in my book I recently recover a serial number from a stolen gun that had been ground off and studied the Model 67 serial numbers so I had my second edition book handy.
The early guns started with "k" then they went number "k"
Just a guess but the three digit numbers were 1981 I'm going to guess that 67-1 to be in that year.
Really great pics I enjoy Law Enforcement guns it's really great that they put the MSP seal on it.

Jason

 

[bob42]

I recently sold a 67(no dash)8K892XX(shipped Feb. 1977) that I purchased from a retired MSP in 2009. Said he had to qualify with it every year but could carry a Sig 40.

 

[Buford57]

It memory serves the issue BUG at that time was the M38 bodyguard. That would complete the collection, along with the patent leather Sam Browne with cross draw flap holster. Enjoyed working with the Troops. A
real class act.

 

[Trooper Joe]

It memory serves the issue BUG at that time was the M38 bodyguard. That would complete the collection, along with the patent leather Sam Browne with cross draw flap holster. Enjoyed working with the Troops. A
real class act.

I retired in 1989 and kept my M-38. These were special made for us by S&W. They had stainless steel cylinders since we carried them in our right front pocket all the time.

They would stretch the frame over time even though they were shot only 4 times a year. The person next to you on the range would start to get hit by lead shavings. You knew then it was time to turn it in for a new one.

Mine was the second one I had in 25 years.

I gave mine to my daughter several years ago and we agreed she would never sell it. Around Michigan, (Indiana, Ohio, etc.) they are highly sought after since most of the older LEO's that worked with us had seen these.

Trooper Joe

 

[GB]

I think that you did a good job raising that kid!

 

[RMFnLA]

Love the bold department stamp; sure beats the sloppy BPD stamping on my 64-3!