Recently aquired GSP Hwy Patrolman?

[Metamando]

Howdy folks, I recently picked this pre-Model 28, 4" bbl, the serial indicates late 56- early 57 production. It also has GSP stamped under the cylinder. Am I correct in assuming that's Ga State Police? George S Patton seems unlikely...

 

[Bullet Bob]

How about German Short-haired Pointer? Once those nuts get firearms it's game over.

 

[ZGrand]

I would assume Georgia State Patrol, but the only way to know for sure is to have it lettered.
Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

 

[mchom]

OP
Very cool. I’ve got a 19-3 stamped GSP
I fancied it as being from Georgia SP.

Haven’t lettered tho…

 

[gunbarrel]

If the stamping looks like the one on the pictures, it is definitely a George Smith Patton Jr. revolver ;-)))

Congratulations--those are pictures of a Georgia State Patrol .357, but get it lettered to make sure.

 

[bobsguns]

Howdy folks, I recently picked this pre-Model 28, 4" bbl, the serial indicates late 56- early 57 production. It also has GSP stamped under the cylinder. Am I correct in assuming that's Ga State Police? George S Patton seems unlikely...

Well, which one makes the better story?????

 

[Metamando]

If the stamping looks like the one on the pictures, it is definitely a George Smith Patton Jr. revolver ;-)))

Congratulations--those are pictures of a Georgia State Patrol .357, but get it lettered to make sure.

Yessir, that's exactly what mine looks like...I plan to get it lettered, along with a Mod58 that's obviously had some work done...Pics to come. Thank you!

 

[Hawg Rider]

Well, which one makes the better story?????

LOL! Hopefully you bought the gun and not the story! An early 4" Highway Patrolman is a great revolver...very well made, accurate, and built like a tank. I've got a first year (and birth year) example from July 1954, as well as a few Model 28-2s. They're some of my favorites. I would strongly suspect that your "GSP" revolver was once in use with the Georgia SP and that it stayed in the Georgia area. It makes sense since you live so close. Enjoy!

 

[Metamando]

Here are some pics, as promised...

 

[LostintheOzone]

Well that's a keeper. You have a piece of history. Get that letter.

I have a WW2 bring back that I inherited from my dad who was 3rd ID from early 1944. I have the docs from his command to authorize his possession and ownership. Otherwise it's just a well used piece of junk. May still be but I know the history.

 

[Metamando]

Heirloom though...mine was supposed to be a similar story, but I guess my Dad had to sell his at some point. I've been looking for one since he passed...

 

[Retired W4]

How about German Short-haired Pointer? Once those nuts get firearms it's game over.

Yea, but if they are nice enough to bring the quail to you all is forgiven.

BTW, this is in South Georgia. Nice GSP HP.