A new roommate from NYC…

[Det1397]

Over at the LGS where I work P/T since retirement, a former NYPD MOS came in and sold his two pistols. Both were S&W NY-1 Model 64s, a 2” and a 4”. The 2”, a RB, was pretty beat up from obviously lots of carrying (and dropping!) and the 4”, not so bad. When I removed the Pachmayr grips to check the S/N, I discovered it was a 4” RB (one of 900 or so produced.) I figured it would be a great roommate for a 2” NY-1 I acquired several years back.
Now, all I need is a Model 64 NY-1 3” to round out the collection. (I hate to admit it, but I actually once had a verified NYPD NY-1 Model 60 (!!!!!!) that I sold off for some godforsaken reason…)

[blues]

If anyone deserves it, you do, brother. Glad you found it.

[03RN]

Nice. There's a seller on eBay selling NYPD holsters for them. I'll try to find a link.

I need a 2" m64

Eta https://www.ebay.com/itm/184967186290?hash=item2b10e74772:g:rpgAAOSwvOlhAFN 4

They have 3" ones too

[awp_101]

Looks good! Whassa MOS?:confused:

[Det1397]

Looks good! Whassa MOS?:confused:

Member Of Service….

[TGS]

That's awesome, man!

Do you guys have a sort of informal network where any former department guns get held for each other, at least for first dibs before they go on in the counter?

[Det1397]

That's awesome, man!

Do you guys have a sort of informal network where any former department guns get held for each other, at least for first dibs before they go on in the counter?

Nope, nothing like that, unfortunately. I try to hit a couple of LGS on a fairly regular basis, trying to remind the guys to let me know when something “interesting” comes in, but that never seems to happen.
At the shop I work P/T at, the guys do keep an eye out for me, but of course, and understandably, the shop has to be profit driven, so I don’t necessarily get first dibs on used guns coming in.

[Bruce Cartwright]

Det1397:

That is a great purchase. Those revolvers have honest wear and are a testament to the MOS who stood in the thin blue line. Lots of folks want pristine guns. I would rather have something with honest wear that I can shoot. To each, his own. You won't hurt the value of either of those guns by shooting them.

One suggestion, if possible, you might want to talk to the NYPD MOS to see if he can provide details of his service, such as precinct, dates of service, special units, discharge in the line of duty, ammunition, holsters etc. just so you can document the history of those guns. I started doing that at the suggestion of my family. All too often those historical details get lost when law enforcement guns get sold.

Best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous New Year!

Bruce

[Dave T]

Det1397, congratulations on your acquisition.

A while back I bought a 4" M10-10 that was stamped "Cal DOC" under the barrel. I bought it because it was a round butt.

Dave

[revolvergeek]

Congrats! Excellent additions to any collection! A 2" 64 DAO is one of favorites for just bumming around with.

[High Cross]

Member Of Service….

Before it was MOS it was MOF aka Member of Force. Changed around 1973. I interned in NYC Law Enforcement late Giuliani early Bloomberg. My great Uncle Bill Boyle was an MOF and retired out of Midtown South.

[wvincent]

Nice. There's a seller on eBay selling NYPD holsters for them. I'll try to find a link.

I need a 2" m64

Eta https://www.ebay.com/itm/184967186290?hash=item2b10e74772:g:rpgAAOSwvOlhAFN 4

They have 3" ones too

Thanks for the tip, mine showed up today.
82461

[03RN]

Thanks for the tip, mine showed up today.
82461
Looks nice. I might grab one

[wvincent]

Looks nice. I might grab one

Been wearing it all day, I like it.
That's the least amount of cash I've ever paid for a leather holster that I actually like.

[Det1397]

Oh boy…. So, today I spent a little time hitting some LGSs that I hadn’t been to in a while. They were mostly In Nassau County, to our west (the county that borders NYC.) At the second shop I actually ran into a clerk that was also a retired LEO and had been temporarily assigned to my former county pd Range when I was assigned there (can you say the early 90’s?)
I mentioned to him that I was interested in expanding my NYPD NY-1 collection, and moments later another clerk, also a retired LEO (NYPD Hwy Patrol), presented me with a very nice condition M64 4” Square Butt. Not as desirable as the 3” M64 and 2” M60 I'm chasing, but what the hell. Phots to follow once I get my purchase document and bring it home to its friends.

BTW, Roy Jinks over at the smith-wessonforum confirmed that my 4” RB 64 was shipped to NYPD in June of 1987 and my 2” RB 64 went out to NYPD in October 1989. I suspect the newly acquired SB was a bit earlier in 1987.

[wvincent]

Oh boy…. So, today I spent a little time hitting some LGSs that I hadn’t been to in a while. They were mostly In Nassau County, to our west (the county that borders NYC.) At the second shop I actually ran into a clerk that was also a retired LEO and had been temporarily assigned to my former county pd Range when I was assigned there (can you say the early 90’s?)
I mentioned to him that I was interested in expanding my NYPD NY-1 collection, and moments later another clerk, also a retired LEO (NYPD Hwy Patrol), presented me with a very nice condition M64 4” Square Butt. Not as desirable as the 3” M64 and 2” M60 I'm chasing, but what the hell. Phots to follow once I get my purchase document and bring it home to its friends.

BTW, Roy Jinks over at the smith-wessonforum confirmed that my 4” RB 64 was shipped to NYPD in June of 1987 and my 2” RB 64 went out to NYPD in October 1989. I suspect the newly acquired SB was a bit earlier in 1987.

Poor fella, just keep tripping and landing on M64's:D:D

[Det1397]

Oh boy…. So, today I spent a little time hitting some LGSs that I hadn’t been to in a while. They were mostly In Nassau County, to our west (the county that borders NYC.) At the second shop I actually ran into a clerk that was also a retired LEO and had been temporarily assigned to my former county pd Range when I was assigned there (can you say the early 90’s?)
I mentioned to him that I was interested in expanding my NYPD NY-1 collection, and moments later another clerk, also a retired LEO (NYPD Hwy Patrol), presented me with a very nice condition M64 4” Square Butt. Not as desirable as the 3” M64 and 2” M60 I'm chasing, but what the hell. Phots to follow once I get my purchase document and bring it home to its friends.

BTW, Roy Jinks over at the smith-wessonforum confirmed that my 4” RB 64 was shipped to NYPD in June of 1987 and my 2” RB 64 went out to NYPD in October 1989. I suspect the newly acquired SB was a bit earlier in 1987.

S&W MOD. 64 NY-1 4”, RB and SB:

[Det1397]

Model 64 4” NY-1 SB and Model 64 4” NY-1 RB with the 64 2” RB in between…. Still hunting for a 3” to round out the bunch!

[Det1397]

Nice. There's a seller on eBay selling NYPD holsters for them. I'll try to find a link.

I need a 2" m64

Eta https://www.ebay.com/itm/184967186290?hash=item2b10e74772:g:rpgAAOSwvOlhAFN 4

They have 3" ones too

You guys have probably already discovered this, but for those that haven't, have a look- cool old school stuff abounds: https://vintagegunleathertoday.com/

[SCCY Marshal]

You guys have probably already discovered this, but for those that haven't, have a look- cool old school stuff abounds: https://vintagegunleathertoday.com/

You post this after I spend my fun money on a new double-bit hatchet and small fixed blade.

[Det1397]

I just realized I forgot to post a picture of the Unicorn….I finally captured one and took it into protective custody.

[R89074]

I purchased this model 64 at a local show. Marked as NY-1 with serial number under cylinder window. When I asked for a ship date I was informed that it did no ship to NYPD.
https://i.imgur.com/0lGWxeT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/x2PjKv8.jpg

[WobblyPossum]

My understanding is that many NY-1 guns were sold to security companies and not NYPD.

[Totem Polar]

My understanding is that many NY-1 guns were sold to security companies and not NYPD.

Indeed. But most of those were 4” guns.