Retired Service Revolver Pictures
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whitecoyote
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Detroit Police model 14-3.
Detroit Police model 10-7.
A couple D.P.D. revolvers from the 1940's.
Detroit Police model 10-7.
A couple D.P.D. revolvers from the 1940's.
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m75rlg
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These are from back in the day when you supplied you own weapon. A good excuse to buy and a tax deduction!
Colt Trooper Mk III, Colt Detective Special, Model 39-2, and a Model 19 (an imposter as I foolishly traded my original 19 [a -3 or 4] and have been unable to recover it!)
The Trooper was my uniform carry, and while an investigator I went from the Dective Special to the 19, to the 39-2.
Colt Trooper Mk III, Colt Detective Special, Model 39-2, and a Model 19 (an imposter as I foolishly traded my original 19 [a -3 or 4] and have been unable to recover it!)
The Trooper was my uniform carry, and while an investigator I went from the Dective Special to the 19, to the 39-2.
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Sadly, I traded or sold my Model 19 and my 586 from my early days as a reserve officer. Those are two (2) guns I really wish I had back. I traded the Model 19 in 1983 and sold my 586 in 1990.
I was really foolish, ( I was so dumb, I did not know just how dumb I was) in those days, always looking for the latest, greatest handgun.
I began to really appreciate what I had starting in 1998, and have not sold nor traded anything since 2004, with only a handfull of trades during that time.
If anyone has a Model 19, 4", nickeled, S/N 9K1510 or 586 4" nickled, S/N AAJ8857 I would really like to visit.
I was really foolish, ( I was so dumb, I did not know just how dumb I was) in those days, always looking for the latest, greatest handgun.
I began to really appreciate what I had starting in 1998, and have not sold nor traded anything since 2004, with only a handfull of trades during that time.
If anyone has a Model 19, 4", nickeled, S/N 9K1510 or 586 4" nickled, S/N AAJ8857 I would really like to visit.
jframe
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Here in New York State, before Governor Pataki banned the practice of Police/Sheriff departments selling, trading in their used service weapons, we were allowed to buy our department weapons instead of them being traded in. I have both of my no dash Model 66's. I chose at my own cost to use smooth wood grips, as the checkered grips tend to chew up my jackets, and the patrol car's interior. I carried a Smith&Wesson revolver everyday on and off duty, until sadly in 1991 the automatic craze took over. Post pictures of your retired service revolvers as a tribute to a by-gone era.
I wish I could find some of those smooth magna's like your 2.5" 66 has on it for my snubby 19-5.
jframe
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....got a little carried away.......sorry
LOVE the car! I really think old cop cars are cool. Used to love to hear those big 440's and 460's wail when the secondaries kicked in and the officer hit the lights.
Traded in the M10 for a 64 when I made sergeant. The departmental armorer (a sergeant of all things) did that if you asked nicely with an outstanding trigger job to boot. The gold badge is the bicentennial one we were allowed to purchase.
4330Inroute
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You are not the only one who was young once. I'm sure we all regret selling a firearm or two in the past. I know I do.
Regards
Jim
Catshooter
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Oh no, not me!
Well, not one or two, anyway. More like a dozen . . . shheessshhhh.
Cat
Kansas City Registered Magnum with KCPD detective badge.
S&W 686 with Iowa State Patrol badge. I bought this and 2 other S&W revolvers form a retired I.S.P. pilot.
S&W 686 with Iowa State Patrol badge. I bought this and 2 other S&W revolvers form a retired I.S.P. pilot.
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I carried this M27 that I had converted to .44 Special back in 1976. I carried it about 2-3 years before I started acquiring other guns. Over my 25 year law enforcement career, I would ocassionally get it out and strap it on for a few days.
Back then, it was a 6 1/2". In 2005, I had it cut to 5", a ramp front sight fitted, and reblued.
Back then, it was a 6 1/2". In 2005, I had it cut to 5", a ramp front sight fitted, and reblued.
Scotter260
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....got a little carried away.......sorry
Sweet Brown Gravy!!!! Do you seriously own that Gran Fury?!?!?!? Absolutely gorgeous sir. If I couldn't have firearms as a hobby I'd get into retired squads.
I wish Sanow would have used color photos in his Encyclopedia of American Police Cars because as evidenced by your photo, even white looks stunning!
Great looking revolvers as well everyone,
Scott
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whitecoyote
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Not a S&W, not a revolver, but long retired.
A Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless, .380 acp, manufactured 1914 for the New York Police Department.
Approximately 800 were made for the N.Y.P.D. Issued to Detectives only.
Engraved on the side "P.D.N.Y. No 224".
A Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless, .380 acp, manufactured 1914 for the New York Police Department.
Approximately 800 were made for the N.Y.P.D. Issued to Detectives only.
Engraved on the side "P.D.N.Y. No 224".
Matchlock
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Retirement
Well sir, with all the luck in the world heading your way, may a grumpy old Canadian brother wish you all the best in your upcoming retirement from the bureau.
With any luck, we'll retire together in a couple of years.
Well sir, with all the luck in the world heading your way, may a grumpy old Canadian brother wish you all the best in your upcoming retirement from the bureau.
With any luck, we'll retire together in a couple of years.
Maxadur
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Traded in the M10 for a 64 when I made sergeant. The departmental armorer (a sergeant of all things) did that if you asked nicely with an outstanding trigger job to boot. The gold badge is the bicentennial one we were allowed to purchase.
That gold badge is outstanding! I commend your Police Department for providing that, and instilling pride in your chosen profession. It's a work of art. Regards, Gerry.
Cocked & Locked
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NPD 1718 ?
The grip frame on this 1947 Detective Special is stamped NPD 1718. I assume it was property of some Police Dept. but I have no idea what "NPD" stands for. Newark? Norfolk? Nashville? Newport? etc., etc.
The grip frame on this 1947 Detective Special is stamped NPD 1718. I assume it was property of some Police Dept. but I have no idea what "NPD" stands for. Newark? Norfolk? Nashville? Newport? etc., etc.
sheriffoconee
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My Dad's Model 10
My father bought this Model 10 in New York City after he joined the FBI in 1964...when he gave it to me he gave me the receipt where he bought it as well....he retired from the Bureau in 1984...
The chip at the bottom of the grip, the scratches on the cylinder and barrel were the result of a struggle for this pistol with a bank robber in Chattanooga TN...when Dad was in the RA in Dalton Ga...I have a lot of pistols and revolvers, this one means a lot to me.
Oh yeah, St Regis, take a look at my screen name and badge...I suspect we know each other...
My father bought this Model 10 in New York City after he joined the FBI in 1964...when he gave it to me he gave me the receipt where he bought it as well....he retired from the Bureau in 1984...
The chip at the bottom of the grip, the scratches on the cylinder and barrel were the result of a struggle for this pistol with a bank robber in Chattanooga TN...when Dad was in the RA in Dalton Ga...I have a lot of pistols and revolvers, this one means a lot to me.
Oh yeah, St Regis, take a look at my screen name and badge...I suspect we know each other...
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