Manufactured in 1971/72. The back strap has the Austin, Texas police marking: "AUSTIN P.D. 128." The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The accompanying City of Austin, Texas, inter-office memo from August 23, 1977, references this Model 37 by serial number and back strap marking as the service revolver of Sgt. W.W. White, who, at the time of his retirement, purchased the revolver from the city for $59.50. White's check and receipt for the revolver confirm the transaction. All documents are scans of the originals. White served on the Austin Police Department from 1942-1977 and period newspaper articles indicate that White had his hands full fighting a juvenile crime wave in the post-war years.

Excellent as the service revolver carried by an officer of the Austin Police Department, retaining 97% plus original combination blue/anodized finish with mild holster edge wear, a cylinder drag line, and overall crisp checkering on the excellent grips. Mechanically excellent. An identified Texas police department S&W revolver that will be a welcome addition to any law enforcement collection.