S & W Model 25 Tennessee Highway Patrol 60th Anniversary revolver

[firemanhank]

So, I picked up a smith and wesson Model 25-9 THP 60th anniversary revolver the other day.  From my research I have found that these were consigned by GT distributors and sold only to active and retired members of the THP as only 350 were made.

The Smith and wesson book says that they were made using the model 25-5 with a few using the 25-9 model. The 25-5 was made from 1978-1988 and the 25-9 was made from 1990-1991. The anniversary gun was made in 1989. 

My guess is they used some old surplus guns from the last year of the 25-5 and some early 25-9s. 
What do you think. Does any one have more research on them?

Mine comes with the presentation case, numbers matching box, and all tools still in plastic wrap. 

Anyone else have one?

 

Thanks

Hank

 

 

[Grayfox54]

Well done Sir!  :up:

I'm a big fan of the .45 Colt N-frames and own several. But I've never even seen one of the THPs in person, let alone owning one.

 

WE WANT PICTURES!

[Patton]

If you say that you found research of their only being 350 I believe you, but it sure seems like I see them a lot. In fact Quick Cash pawn in Rossville has had two in the last two years.

[Mike.357]

this thread is worthless without pics

[Fourtyfive]

[Will Carry]

That's a fine catch. What a classic wheel gun!

[Garufa]

If you say that you found research of their only being 350 I believe you, but it sure seems like I see them a lot. In fact Quick Cash pawn in Rossville has had two in the last two years.

 

There are a lot of Model 19 THP commemoratives running around as well.

[2.ooohhh]

There are a lot of Model 19 THP commemoratives running around as well.

Not sure how many were made at the time, but mine is a 19-4 in the 50yrs of service THP commemorative presentation box.

Edited April 26, 2014 by 2.ooohhh

[Patton]

There are a lot of Model 19 THP commemoratives running around as well.

I love k frames and didn't know this? Edited April 26, 2014 by Patton

[Cherokee Slim]

This is my 50th Anniversary M19.

Cherokee Slim

[willis68]

That is one gorgeous revolver, congrats!

[The Legion]

I agree.  That is one beautiful revolver.

[hipower]

Yes, Cs, that is a beautiful piece of S&W craftsmanship.

 

I really love the model 19. I only have 2, a 4 inch, and a2.5 round butt with a t-grip. I really, really like the little "snubbie."

 

My father-in-law has a Texas Ranger Anniversary in a presentation box that I really am having fits over. Maybe someday...

[mhl6493]

Very nice!