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victory38
I'm looking for info on the correct mfg.& mod. pistol that would've been issued to the USPO back in the early 1950's?
Thanks.
Bob

Robert L. Ford
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  • RancheroPaul
    Throughout the past century, Colt has furnished numerous different models of their handguns to the Postmaster for consideration. You can see some of these in the R.L. Wilson "Book of Colt Firearms." Some of these models were purchased and used by the Post Office. Among them were the Official Police, Police Positive and the Detective Special. There may have been others also. The "Postal Inspectors" were the "enforcement" part of the Post Office in the 50's and responsible for its operation. They carried guns as Agents and were an elite type of Federal Police Force.

    Smith and Wesson is also reputed to have furnished some models also, but I am not familiar with any of the Smith and Wesson history.

    Iver Johnson furnished some of their Top Break guns to such agencies as the "Railway Express Agency" and others, also. It wouldn't surprise me to find they may have furnished some of their guns to the Post Office, also.

    There may be some sort of book out there that outlines much of this, although I am not familiar with such. It's possible others on this Forum may have additional information for you. Hope this helps a little.

    I Miss The World I Grew Up In!
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  • rockford
    quote:Originally posted by victory38
    I'm looking for info on the correct mfg.& mod. pistol that would've been issued to the USPO back in the early 1950's?
    Thanks.
    Bob

    Robert L. Ford


    This may sound odd, but seems I heard mention of some .22 revolvers used by the Post Office.

    Fred
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  • Herschel
    I would say it is possible the Postal Office Dept. used some .22 pistols but I doubt they were used as sidearms. Rather, they would have been used for inexpensive training. When I went to work as a Deputy U. S. Marshal in 1960 our office had in inventory a S & W Combat Masterpiece in .22 cal. It was not used as a sidearm but just for practice. The issued sidearms were Colt Official Police or Police Positive Specials in .38 Spec. cal. but the weight, grip, function etc. of the S & W was similar enough to provide marksmanship training benefits.
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  • victory38
    quote:Originally posted by RancheroPaul
    Throughout the past century, Colt has furnished numerous different models of their handguns to the Postmaster for consideration. You can see some of these in the R.L. Wilson "Book of Colt Firearms." Some of these models were purchased and used by the Post Office. Among them were the Official Police, Police Positive and the Detective Special. There may have been others also. The "Postal Inspectors" were the "enforcement" part of the Post Office in the 50's and responsible for its operation. They carried guns as Agents and were an elite type of Federal Police Force.

    Smith and Wesson is also reputed to have furnished some models also, but I am not familiar with any of the Smith and Wesson history.

    Iver Johnson furnished some of their Top Break guns to such agencies as the "Railway Express Agency" and others, also. It wouldn't surprise me to find they may have furnished some of their guns to the Post Office, also.

    There may be some sort of book out there that outlines much of this, although I am not familiar with such. It's possible others on this Forum may have additional information for you. Hope this helps a little.

    I Miss The World I Grew Up In!


    Robert L. Ford
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  • victory38
    quote:Originally posted by victory38
    I'm looking for info on the correct mfg.& mod. pistol that would've been issued to the USPO back in the early 1950's?
    Thanks.
    Bob

    Robert L. Ford
    Thanks for your quick reply and excellent info.

    Robert L. Ford
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  • victory38
    quote:Originally posted by rockford

    quote:Originally posted by victory38
    I'm looking for info on the correct mfg.& mod. pistol that would've been issued to the USPO back in the early 1950's?
    Thanks.
    Bob

    Robert L. Ford


    This may sound odd, but seems I heard mention of some .22 revolvers used by the Post Office.

    Fred




    Thanks for your help
    Bob

    Robert L. Ford
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  • victory38
    quote:Originally posted by Herschel
    I would say it is possible the Postal Office Dept. used some .22 pistols but I doubt they were used as sidearms. Rather, they would have been used for inexpensive training. When I went to work as a Deputy U. S. Marshal in 1960 our office had in inventory a S & W Combat Masterpiece in .22 cal. It was not used as a sidearm but just for practice. The issued sidearms were Colt Official Police or Police Positive Specials in .38 Spec. cal. but the weight, grip, function etc. of the S & W was similar enough to provide marksmanship training benefits.


    Thanks. That's good info.

    Robert L. Ford
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