My M-681-3 in .38 special

[Vulcan Bob]

Hi all, found this one last winter and seeing how I have a new camera, (still figureing out how to use it) I am posting some pic's. This one is a M-681-3, C.R.P.D.,(Con Rail Police Department) issue in cal. .38 special, one of approximately 465 made. Serial number BDT0608, according to the S.C.of S&W it's about the third one made. It had been shot and carried a bit but cleaned up nicely. I had her out to the range and it's a nice shooter, although it prints about one inch left of point of aim. I sure wish it had the box and such but ya can't have everything I guess! My father in law retired from Con Rail and he collect's Con Rail stuff and just about drooled over it. If I croak before him, it's his!

 

[panamajack310]

That is an awsome piece. I like the odd ball stuff that Smith puts out. The 586 in 38 special is another one of those collectables that is way cool.

 

[j38]

Very nice! Those are certainly handsome revolvers.

Thanks for the post,

Jerry

 

[bamabiker]

That cleaned up real nice. It looks good. Nice grab on something different.

 

[pokerdaddy]

Thanks for posting your CRPD 681, Bob. Great pictures. Acquiring one of those is on my short list.

 

[pawncop]

Totally agree, a handsome revolver. Good find. I have a 681 (no dash) that was issued to an officer I work with back in the 80's. It is a 357 magnum and I am very grateful to have it.

 

[Crazy K38]

thats a looker tell us how she shoots

 

[Dave from Pa]

FYI Your CRPD 681 was a special order through Pa.Police supply,in Chalk Hill Pa.(now called the officer store) Unique in that all 681`s were 357 Magnum at the time.If you called and talked to the former owner he could give you the info first hand.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Thank's for all the kind comment's and info. When I found this one I did not really know what it was. I have a thing for .38 special service revolvers so I snached it up. Thank's to the knowlageable and kind folk's on this forum I soon found out what I had. I finally picked up a copy of S. C. of S&W and it along with you folk's are a weath of information.