Appx Value of old pistol

REverendray

September 21, 2016 03:57

I have an old pistol, break-front 38S&W cal with "defender special" and "38S&WCTCE" on one side of the barrel and "POLITIE" on the other side of the barrel. Stamped on the handle frame is "J4473." It is in about 75% with little good blueing and hammer has several blemishes.
Thanks I am thinking of selling it.

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  Grasshopper

  September 21, 2016 06:38

  60-90, not a Smith as you know. Just an old pistol in the old caliber.imo

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  rufe-snow

  September 21, 2016 09:51

  The most common 38 S & W revolvers marked Defender, are the Harrington and Richardson's. They were made in a number of different barrel lengths. And were made as late as the 70's. Never seen one with a "Politie" marking? This marking is usually associated with European police handguns.
  
  The H & R Defenders aren't big buck collectors guns. The police usage might increase it's value though?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Grasshopper

  September 21, 2016 12:59

  I have actually shot one without muffs,[B)] whew,,LOUD!

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  mrmike08075

  September 21, 2016 16:03

  It almost certainly is marked "Police" not "Polite".
  
  The above pictured gun is one of my all time enigmatic favorites.
  
  In my opinion a great carry piece.
  
  Mike

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  nmyers

  September 22, 2016 08:24

  "Politie" is French for "police".
  
  Neal

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  Hangfire

  September 22, 2016 08:52

  quote:Originally posted by nmyers
  "Politie" is French for "police".
  
  Neal
  
  
  Ce n'est pas francais, c'est n?erlandais (Dutch)..

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  mrmike08075

  September 22, 2016 19:24

  We would love to see pics - that would help us answer your questions.
  
  Did I comment on the lovely bakalite grips picture above?
  
  Mike

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