Border patrol revolvers

[Lead hammer]

Do they have anything special about them?
Not sure the year? Assume they are colts?
Know of a pair that are as new.

 

[T&G]

Thirty-five years ago in Texas, we were stopped at a border patrol checkpoint about fifty miles north of Brownsville, and the trooper was carrying a S&W M 29 and speedloaders, so at least some were in favour of 44 Magnum.

dr. Jim

 

[geologist]

Probably a lot were 4" S&W model 19s.

Hopefully with Bill Jordan grips.

 

[enefgee]

If they're the guns I'm thinking of, S&W did a special run of 686's for the USBP - they were 4 1/4 inch barrels if I remember correctly.

 

[NaOH]

On a side note, how long have they been running the HK's?

 

[Lead hammer]

I think these are 357 mags. Would they have trigger work etc done to them.

 

[Chuckbuster]

On a side note, how long have they been running the HK's?

HKs? Which model? I last saw some Border Patrol types about 4 or 5 years ago, and if I'm not mistaken, they were carrying Berettas.

 

[NaOH]

HK's these days, same as CBP.

 

[F-Tang]

HK's these days, same as CBP.

I thought the CBP/CBSA carried Beretta PX4s.

 

[NaOH]

CBSA carries the PX4. CBP (the US Customs and Border Protection) carries HK.

 

[Lead hammer]

So it appears lots of these were made making it not really the greatest find other than them being basically brand new?

 

[dan belisle]

I believe the OP was referring to the Colt Border Patrol revolvers, that were labeled that way on the barrel. They were a four inch barrelled Colt J frame Mk III in .357 Magnum. I have one in the safe somewhere. The only difference between them and any other four inch Mk III is the label on the barrel. I paid $350 for mine, if it helps - dan

 

[ten ring]

S & W model 28 was known as a "Border Patrol" revolver as well.

 

[highlander]

I also have one of the Colt Border Patrol guns; nice, solid gun; action is slicker then snot, and very smooth. I enjoy shooting it. Typical Colt. No one makes them like that anymore.

 

[Lead hammer]

Hmmm I guess I will have to see what he wants for them. I was hoping the action was smooth like the Python. I could give one to my dad.
That's "if" it's not a Smith.
Would the model 28 be worth more money?

 

[silverfoxdj]

S & W model 28 was known as a "Border Patrol" revolver as well.

Pics guys

 

[Chuckbuster]

S & W model 28 was known as a "Border Patrol" revolver as well.

Do you mean "Highway Patrolman"?

 

[Lead hammer]

There is also a S&W model 66 commemorative? Is that the same thing as all the other border patrol revolvers. Has stamping on barrel and crest on the frame.

 

[daBear]

No.. S&W made a model 66 Commerative for the Border Patrol but they made the model 28 Highway Patrolman NOT the Border Patrol. That was a Colt as stated above by Dan. Border Patrol may have used some S&W models but the actual model called the Border Patrol was a Colt.
dB
let the flames begin...

 

[enefgee]

CBSA carries the PX4. CBP (the US Customs and Border Protection) carries HK.

That tells you a lot, right there.