Don~Z~
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What did you use to polish them? I'm gonna try and do the same thing... any pics?
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What is the PD in "N.P.D.?"
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What did you use to polish them? I'm gonna try and do the same thing... any pics?
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Remmark54
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I used Mothers mag polish on the entire gun. Took that "yellow stain" look away on the frame. Spiffed up the slides real nice. Most effort was on the sides of the slides to keep the glare down from the sight areas.
Also, there appears to be at least 2 different NPD stamping styles.
DonZ's pic shows N.P.D (space) XXXX type while both of my 6946's show: NPDXXX style. Could be from 2 different batches or 2 different police depts.?
I am new enough that I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. Will have to work on that.
Also, there appears to be at least 2 different NPD stamping styles.
DonZ's pic shows N.P.D (space) XXXX type while both of my 6946's show: NPDXXX style. Could be from 2 different batches or 2 different police depts.?
I am new enough that I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. Will have to work on that.
Remmark54
Member
I used Mothers mag polish on the entire gun. Took that "yellow stain" look away on the frame. Spiffed up the slides real nice. Most effort was on the sides of the slides to keep the glare down from the sight areas.
Also, there appears to be at least 2 different NPD stamping styles.
DonZ's pic shows N.P.D (space) XXXX type while both of my 6946's show: NPDXXX style. Could be from 2 different batches or 2 different police depts.? I got both of my 6946's from Gander Mtn. One of my 3953's is also stamped N.P.D. xxxx I think. Got that one from a private party and is at the gunsmith's getting fixed.
I am new enough that I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. Will have to work on that.
Also, there appears to be at least 2 different NPD stamping styles.
DonZ's pic shows N.P.D (space) XXXX type while both of my 6946's show: NPDXXX style. Could be from 2 different batches or 2 different police depts.? I got both of my 6946's from Gander Mtn. One of my 3953's is also stamped N.P.D. xxxx I think. Got that one from a private party and is at the gunsmith's getting fixed.
I am new enough that I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. Will have to work on that.
franzas
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In response to the title of this thread, I believe the 'PD' in 'NPD' stands for 'Police Department'
My first thought as well!
Absalom
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Hmm.... okay, so either they're guessing, or making stuff up, or they bought different batches of the same model from two different agencies that use the same acronym. Take your pick.
joeintexas
US Veteran
I have a 6946 with NPD, it is from Norfolk Police Dept. I bet yours is too.
As the OP, it should probably be me who gets his pistol papered to find out once and for all what N.P.D. stands for.
If somebody would send me a link to get started, I'll foot the bill. Can't seem to find the info on the S&W web site.
If somebody would send me a link to get started, I'll foot the bill. Can't seem to find the info on the S&W web site.
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Absalom
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+1 for Newark. A friend has an early 1970s vintage Model 10 HB marked "N.P.D." and by his research he's verified it was def a Newark, NJ police gun.
wnycollector
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On the Gander mountain website their NPD marked 6946's were:
"According to Smith & Wesson Historian Roy G. Jinks the gun that I bought, that was marked with N.P.D , was sent to the Newark Police Academy, Firearms Training Unit Newark, NJ."
"According to Smith & Wesson Historian Roy G. Jinks the gun that I bought, that was marked with N.P.D , was sent to the Newark Police Academy, Firearms Training Unit Newark, NJ."
I emailed the Newark Police Division (formerly Department) and asked the Media and Public Information Officer if these were from Newark. He in turn asked me the number on mine. The Range Officer told him that my number fits in with the ones they had, but he cannot guarantee that it came from his organization since there are other N.P.D.'s.
But at least this told me that Newark P.D. had 3913's -- I think the likelihood is high that they are the source of the pistols that recently hit the market.
But at least this told me that Newark P.D. had 3913's -- I think the likelihood is high that they are the source of the pistols that recently hit the market.
Mikedtkd
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I have a MPD marked 3953 and it is from the Memphis Police Department. (Also engraved with "First Edition & the Memphis PD crest)
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I have 3 NPD marked pistols all believed to be Newark PD (NJ) - 2 x 3953 dating from June 1991 per SW and 1 x 6946 shipped December 1990 per Roy (before the 1991 public release of the 6946). All have matching NPD number on barrel, slide, & frame.
Rick H.
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That's a pretty rough way of identifying a department pistol. My first thought seeing it was that it is a way of identifying the pistol as evidence or recovered property. Lots of departments could care less about how they mark recovered property/evidence as it isn't "their" property.
Rick H.
