S&W 64-5 used LEO

[Pocchr]

Some years ago, in 2016 I purchased a used trade-in from a Stat EO agency. The price was cheap because some idiot in the
agency used a scribing tool to scratch an ID Number in the side plate. I buffed, sanded, etc that plate but could never get it 100%, but since it is a Truck Gun, i'd live with it. Over the years I thought about it and early this week decided to do something with it. A local Sports Trophy place near me was visited and this is what they did (Palmetto Tree). 100% satisfied and only $25.00 spent.

 

[PatriotX]

$25 to never see a bothersome scratch again, AND have a unique gun?

Nice.

 

[Catwrangler]

Just curious, did you remove side plate and take it to be engraved? I'm originslly a S. Carolinian and think thats truly neat.

 

[nicky4968]

Very nicely done.

 

[Justin T]

I REALLY like that. I have one that could use the same treatment.

 

[Pocchr]

Just curious, did you remove side plate and take it to be engraved? I'm originslly a S. Carolinian and think thats truly neat.

Yes, took just the side plate. In one day, out the next by lunch.

 

[Pocchr]

I REALLY like that. I have one that could use the same treatment.

I buffed mine down, 00 grit sandpaper buffing until got all I could off, then forgot about it for a few years, Just started thinking I got to do something, so I did. Don't think that they would do the sanding etc., but here's the info of the place:

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[Doug M.]

Some years ago, in 2016 I purchased a used trade-in from a Stat EO agency. The price was cheap because some idiot in the agency used a scribing tool to scratch an ID Number in the side plate. I buffed, sanded, etc that plate but could never get it

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While I would not make such a mark because I think there are better ways to address tracking and accountability, always remember that there are a lot of people to whom the firearm is a tool, and only a tool. The utility of that mark in their world would likely be very high. I could easily see that mark having been a conscious choice from an officer who had a mission to accomplish as well and cheaply as possible.

In police agencies, you have a lot of people who are not shooters/gun people, and among the worst are command officers. There are a lot of command officers who should barely be allowed to be armed, and should never have any more to do with the process of obtaining them than putting the budget through once told what they need to know. I've seen and dealt with some.

 

[Bubba2014]

Looks good.

 

[gwpercle]

My wife has worked for a Trophy Shop for the last 25 years ...
You wouldn't believe what they can do to hide / cover / erase what someone has done with an electric pencil or metal stamp .
If you have any "defaced" firearms call the local trophy shops and see if they can fix it. Usually the fee for covering something is nominal .
Flat and stainless steel surfaces are the easy fixes !
Gary

 

[stansdds]

That is a great way to hide property numbers, inventory numbers, or someone's SSN or initials electro-pencilled into a firearm.

 

[Pocchr]

That is a great way to hide property numbers, inventory numbers, or someone's SSN or initials electro-pencilled into a firearm.

Those weren't from from an electric pencil; they were from a carbide scribe.