Leo Revolvers

The following firearms are Law Enforcement Commemoratives or
Duty Revolvers from Smith & Wesson.
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This is a Smith & Wesson Deluxe Texas Ranger commemorate. In 1973 S&W produced 10,000 Model 19 revolvers to commemorate the 150th anniversary of that legendary organization. Of the total production 2,000 were produced without knives. The remaining 8,000 had special commemorative Bowie knives serial numbered to match the revolvers. Of those 8000, S&W created 50 fully engraved Deluxe firearms. S&W even engraved the backstrap of the revolver. The firearms were supplied in French fitted locking walnut presentation cases with the Texas Ranger logo embossed on the outside of the case. Also included was a special anniversary coin. Both sides of the coin are shown.	Super sized picture Engraving close-up
In 1984 the Federal Bureau of Investigation commissioned this 5" Model 27 to honor their 50th Anniversary. 3200 of these revolvers were produced. The revolvers are serial numbered FBIxxxx.
Formed in 1789 the United States Treasury Department produced these 4" Model 686 revolvers to commemorate their BiCentennial in 1989. Super sized picture
This is a United States Secret Service commemorative. This was produced for the 100th anniversary 1865-1965. This is a 4" Model 19 with the Secret Service logo engraved and filled with gold along with all of the text. The grips are smooth presentation Goncalvo Alves. The walnut French fitted presentation case has the Secret Service star embossed on the outside. 2,000 were estimated to be produced.
The United States Customs Patrol was founded in 1853 and is now a part of the Office of Homeland Security. For their 125 Anniversary S&W produced this 4" Model 19 with the Customs badge engraved on the side plate and gold filled. 813 of these revolvers were produced in 1978.	Super sized picture
This Kansas Highway Patrol model 586 is from a run of 338 produced for the 50th anniversary in 1987. The revolver has class-C level engraving coverage. It also has the KHP badge done as a very detailed gold inlay on the revolvers right side. The grips are Standard target stocks. The revolver was supplied in a lockable French fitted case that had the KHP badge on the inside of the lid and the 50th anniversary logo on the outside	Close up of Badge inlay
Formed in January of 1831, the Cook County Sheriff's Office celebrated it's 150th birthday in 1981. S&W produced this 3" Model 65 to commemorate the event. The Cook County patch is engraved on the firearms side plate as well as being embossed on the lid of the walnut presentation case. The barrel is roll marked "COOK COUNTY SHERIFF" and on the second line "1831-1981". The grips are smooth combat Goncalvo Alves.
In 1980 the Chicago Police Department was 125 years old. For the occasion, S&W produced this 4" Model 66 revolver. The side plate and lid of the presentation case both are decorated with the CPD star. The barrel is roll marked "Chicago Police Department" and under that "125 Years of Service".
The Missouri State Highway Patrol produced this 4" Model 66 Smith & Wesson for their 50th anniversary in 1981. The side plate was engraved with the logo and the years. The grips are standard Magna target stocks. 900 were manufactured.
1973 was the 40th anniversary for the Ohio Highway Patrol. In honor of that event a 4" blue Smith & Wesson Model 10 was produced. The OHP logo engraved in a 40th anniversary wreath and gold filled on the side plate. The same logo is on the lid of the French fitted presentation case. The grips are smooth presentation rosewood. 2,025 were produced.
For it's 60th anniversary the Washington State Patrol had S&W produce this cased 6" Model 28 revolver. Along with the firearm, a limited edition belt buckle was also fitted inside. While the lid of the presentation case has the WSP patch, the side plate is engraved with the departments badge. The barrel is roll marked "WASHINGTON STATE PATROL" with a second line reading "1921 - 60TH ANIV. - 1981". Only 762 were produced.
The Rhode Island State Police convinced S&W to produce this 6" Model 66 with a functional butt swivel. However, before the order was completed the RISP decided to change from a 6" to a 4" revolver. Only 200 pieces were produced and delivered to the Patrol, most of those were put into normal service. This is an un-issued revolver, it was never used by the RISP.
This is an un-issued Oklahoma Highway Patrol S&W 4" Model 65 revolver. The OHP logo is engraved on the side plate and the barrel is roll marked "OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL"
This is an un-issued California Highway Patrol "CHiPs" S&W 6" Model 68 revolver. The model 68 is basically a 6" variation of the Model 67 Combat Masterpiece. The model 68 was only produced in 1976.
This is a West Virginia State Police Model 686. The WVSP logo is engraved in the side plate and a WVSP ID# appears under the cylinder on the opposite side of the firearm. This one was manufactured in 1987
This is a 3 1/2" Model 27. This revolver was issued by the Austin Police Department. The APD ordered them in nickel finish with standard hammer and a smooth trigger.