Colt .38 spl. Bankers special
I saw a Colt Bankers special in .38 Spl. today at my friendly gun shop and meeting place. The piece showed a lot of carry, in that the grips were worn almost smooth. The metal was excellent, bluing a little thin and some holster wear. The screws were perfect. The interesting part is that on the back strap it was marked R M S P.O. Dept. Which I was told was "Rural Mail Service" Post Office Department. On the left side of the frame about as far forward and as low as posible were very small finely stamped letters in scrip, GWA with the W being larger than the G or A. Does anyone have an idea of what they represent or what they stand for??
Taperloc
Taperloc
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Many years ago the US Mail offices did have sidearms for some personnel. I recall a long time ago (maybe mid 1960s?) when a bunch of 1917 Colts and S&Ws were dumped on the market by the USPS. The Bankers Special is a sought after gun anyway, but you never know how department markings will effect value. Some will pay more, some will pay less.
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