Mine is BEKXXXX and has the fronsted finish as well as the SN# laser etched on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. Without a doubt, one of my best shooters and prized revolvers...
Questions for the NY-1 Crowd and Collectors of NYPD Guns Generally . . .
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wheelgun28
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I just bought one, paid $350
Its a 640 no dash, not P+ marked
Its in decent shape some holster wear and some wear on the grips
I will have some pics soon!
wheelgun28
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Humm this is interesting, my new to me (supposed to be NYPD and think it is) 640 has a BPD serial number its BPD28XX
LOBO
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Thanks friend!!
BigBoku
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From the prefix, id say you are correct but would have to have that lettered to see if it was shipped to the NYPD Equipment Section. But your model 640 having the same prefix as my model 64 is not suprising.
BigBoku
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Nice NY-1 there Louie
Thanks Mike!!!!!!!!!
ruger police service six
I am really late on this but . I came on the NYPD in 1982. I picked the ruger police service six for my service weapon. we had full hammers . not that dao ****. Back when i came on the job, NYPD trusted us with single action . the guys that later came on messed up big time with all the accidental shootings.87 class got the **** end. When you saw a officer with a REAL! hammer revolver , you knew he was a vet. Im a 877 tax number and I'm still here baby with my smith and wesson 5946
I am really late on this but . I came on the NYPD in 1982. I picked the ruger police service six for my service weapon. we had full hammers . not that dao ****. Back when i came on the job, NYPD trusted us with single action . the guys that later came on messed up big time with all the accidental shootings.87 class got the **** end. When you saw a officer with a REAL! hammer revolver , you knew he was a vet. Im a 877 tax number and I'm still here baby with my smith and wesson 5946
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kbm6893
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I'm retired NYPD as well and was given the choice between the S&W 64 and the Ruger GPNY (GP100 in spurless). I chose the 64 before eventually switching to the Glock. I like Rugers and own a Service Six in .357, but the Ruger just looks WRONG with the spurless hammer, and particularly with those rubber Pachmayr grips on it. The S&W still has flowing, pleasing lines, even with the bobbed hammer. The Ruger (the Service Six especially), looks deformed with the spurless hammer and big rubber grips.
wheelgun28
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Who are you calling ugly 
I'd call it awkward!!
Little better looking
Much nicer looking!!
I'd call it awkward!!
Little better looking
Much nicer looking!!
kbm6893
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Wheelgun, I just threw up a little in my mouth!
no way bro. i wasnt going spurless. i never changed the original wood grips. i just put t handle on. till the 93 transition to 9's
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I just love reviving these old posts. I had a question about getting a letter from S&W. I just purchased my model 60-2 NY-1 revolver and was wanting to get a letter as well. I called S&W but got nowhere with the automated system. Any information you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
BUFF
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There were some S&W NY-1 guns that never were sold to NYPD vendors or such, but were over-runs and went to the commercial market. I bought a 4 inch Model 64 NY-1 brand new in the box from Harrison Carol in 1988. Round butt, DAO, spurless hammer, frosted or bead blast finish, S/N AWT29xx. Mr. Carol advised me there were about 60 over-run guns in that batch. It's still unfired and I ought to find it a new home.
wheelgun28
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Letters now come through the historical society.
Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come
They cost $75 and I dont think in this case will tell you anything that we cant splice together on our own. I saw your gun in another thread, it has been restored to DA/SA. I am guessing its a return that was resold by S&W.
The complete story can be found in some threads here and in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Its interesting and you might enjoy the read.
Another place that has loads of information but will take some time to sort through is
Index Page
If you use your serial number and look through the invoices you will find it. Also look in the returned pages and I think you will find it too. This will also give you the shipping date.
Happy Hunting!
60-2 NY-1 Shostle Engraved
This one came from a Suffolk County, New York retired LEO a long time ago.
Thanks to member DenverDick who sent me a list of NYPD Model 60s serial numbers returned to S&W from NYPD surplus, my 60-2, NY-1, is NOT on the list of those NYPD Model 60s returned to S&W.
This one came from a Suffolk County, New York retired LEO a long time ago.
Thanks to member DenverDick who sent me a list of NYPD Model 60s serial numbers returned to S&W from NYPD surplus, my 60-2, NY-1, is NOT on the list of those NYPD Model 60s returned to S&W.
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Just wondering if any of the NYPD retiree's ever shot at the 71st. Regiment Armory on 33rd and Park Ave. ? In the 50's my high school rifle team used that range after the detectives were through at 4PM. "Hey kid ya wanna shoot my gun"??
Stu
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RM Vivas
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I've seen Equipment Bureau sales to non-MOS: DA's office, United Nations, Fire Marshalls, Sanitation police, City Marshall, Department Surgeons (!), and a few others. Oddly I have copies of sales ledgers from the 1920's where it has pistol permit coupons stuck in the book, indicating sale to someone who needed a pistol permit and thus was presumably not on the job.
Best,
RM Vivas
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