This revolver features a nickel plate finish, front rounded blade and rear notch sights with the barrel marked with the standard Smith & Wesson two line address and patent information on top with "SMITH & WESSON" on the left and "44 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG" on the right. The frame is marked with Smith & Wesson's trademark on the left while the right is marked with "R E Nice / Akron Police Dept." in script and "MADE IN U.S.A.". Grips have a hard rubber grip adapter and lanyard loop. As the engraving suggests this pistol was owned and carried by Akron, Ohio police officer R.E.Nice.

The revolver includes a factory letter stating that the gun was shipped March 17, 1926 to Patrolman K.W. Moxley. Officers K.W. Moxley and Roy E. Nice served together in WWI before becoming patrolmen. The letter verifies the serial number, barrel length and nickel finish. The letter states that the revolver did not have any inscription on the side plate when it originally shipped.

BBL: 6 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 44 S&W special Finish: nickel Grips: mother of pearl Serial Number: 24731 Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains approximately 70% of the original nickel finish with some fading and a few scattered areas of scratches and thinning. All markings are crisp and clear. The pearl grips are very good with the right grip showing a chip on the upper portion and a chip and hairline crack on the lower. Mechanically excellent. Included is a badge and button.

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