It wasn't the first time in history the Military made that discission.

In the Philipine Inserection the US issued S&W 38 Cal. 1899 Military & Police chambered in .38 Colt U.S. Service Cartridge. Fine gun, though it Was not up to the task over the Bangsamoro Muslim (Moros).
Hince the return to the 45 Colt and 45ACP.

In WW2 both the S&W Victory (Military version of the M&P) & Colt Commando (Military version of Colt Police Special)
were issued course these were in 38 Special.

After the war, the Gov., particularly the Air Force bought
a fair number (5000+) S&W Combat Masterpieces 1948-1957, Later in 1957... Mod. 15's,15-1, 15-2 and 15-3's
These would be the last Revolvers purchased. 



I'm passably looking for a Mod. 15 and by extension -Mod. 1, 2 or 3 as carried by the AP (Air Police).

One marked USAF would be both Rare and costly if real (not faked) as most were destroyed by the Government.
Only way to know is a Letter check with Roy Jenks.

However, many Mod.15 used were not marked USAF.

I have post war Smith & Wesson M&P (1946) Pre Mod 10.
  and these were also carried by air crews.
I have gun-a holic induced hankering to add a Combat Masterpiece - Mod. 15

Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

Starting to upload videos from IA muster.

'Tis 37 and overcast. High of 64 and partly sunny.

Slim

I took delivery of 1K of 45-100 yesterday. It was back ordered since 2022. Spoke to Emma at Starline a couple weeks ago. All of these seldom used (read oddball) cases are formed on very specific machines that are currently buried producing more popular calibers. The good news is that they are starting to gain inventory on popular calibers and once the backlog of 45-70 brass is satisfied, then all these long in the tooth calibers are going to be made. She wouldn't give me a time frame other than soon, hopefully..........

SPF.

FS
A very nice early Remington Navy in  .36cal by Uberti. This is the one with the more accurate dimensions and smaller frame and grips most sought after by Re-enactors and those who appreciate historical accuracy. Uberti's Navy .36cal manufactured today use the larger .44cal Army frame with a .36cal barrel and cylinder.
Very good condition. A couple of minor dents in the walnut grips, and retains all the original varnish.
What makes this even more desirable is the early date code for 1971(XX7), and stamped "Lyman - Middlefield Conn." on the barrel top flat. All serial numbers match.

This has a 6 1/2" barrel and the smaller grip frame of the period Navy's, which always fits my hand more comfortably. A nice detail is the use of an 'eared' grip escutcheon like on original Navy's.
Lock up is tight, minimal scoring of the cylinder which indicates it's well timed, and it has been a great shooter.
Asking $340.00 plus shipping. (Estimate $25.00-$35.00) Black powder firearms need no FFL.
Contact me here, although I will not be responding until Monday, May 5th, - as I will be at a weekend shoot.
First "I'll take it" gets it. Payment through PayPal.
Thank you for looking.
RCJ

 

Drydock,  Thanks for the lead, I will give Lee Shaver a call this week and see what he says.

I got the same notification last year for 45-90s.  They were producing, but it took a few days for the website to update.  FWIW 

I texted a friend whom I thought needed it, and he said he's been on their backorder list for that since Oct.22.  Hopefully they will be a little more prompt now making it.

Available for back order, same for 40-65. Hopefully they will run it soon.