1984 LAPD Smith & Wesson S&W Model 68-2 CHP .38 Special 6" Stainless Double Action Revolver & BoxOur Assessment: The .38 Special California Highway Patrol (CHP) Model 68 is a traditional double action revolver built on the Square Butt K Target Frame and is rated for +P ammunition. These were MANUFACTURED for the CHP and later for the Los Angeles Police Department in 1983 when the California Highway Patrol was not permitted to carry .357 Magnum sidearms. This revolver is marked "LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT" on the right side of the barrel. Interestingly, the frame is also over-stamped on the model marking changing from "66-2" to "68-2". The revolver is in excellent condition, appearing to have spent most of its life in the included factory box. It would make a great shooter, but it should also get the Smith & Wesson collectors interested, most of these were kept by officers.
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 68-2 "The .38 Special California Highway Patrol", LAPD Issued
Serial Number: AeT7201
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1984
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single/Double Action Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 6"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade with orange plastic insert integral to the front of the barrel rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base screwed to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks. The grips have light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a thin, light turn-line. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a serial-matched box with factory paperwork including manual, cleaning kit and screwdriver.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: NO, CA PPT: YES.
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