January 12, 2026, 10:52 AM
RFSALESWheelgun Wednesday choice
Smith and Wesson model 68 marked for L.A.P.D. with John Hurst grips.
January 12, 2026, 05:17 PM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by RFSALES:
Smith and Wesson model 68 marked for L.A.P.D. with John Hurst grips.
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Learned something new today
January 12, 2026, 05:57 PM
LDBThat 68 is a beauty. The grips are especially nice. Maybe closer photos of the markings for we of the old eyes persuasion?

January 12, 2026, 06:41 PM
Z06
January 12, 2026, 07:37 PM
lot_45Per SWSC 3rd edition:
The S&W 68 was basically a 66 chambered in 38 only. There were about 6055 made.
Revisions made were
68
68-1 (not verified)
68-2
Personally I would love to have one

January 12, 2026, 08:42 PM
RFSALESThe model 68 was originally made for California Highway Patrol. L.A.P.D. allowed officers to purchase and carry model 68s after they had been fixed to fire double action only.
Most sold to California Highway Patrol.
The gun I showed above had been fixed and carried.'
January 14, 2026, 04:54 PM
tomgun586 no dash
January 15, 2026, 11:10 AM
LDBquote:
Originally posted by Z06:
S&W never made a better looking gun than the 3.5" N frame, blued or nickel both.