Videos tagged with Model 64-2

This video showcases two Smith & Wesson Model 64 revolvers, specifically highlighting their history and connection to law enforcement. The presenter details a Model 64-2 snubnose that was issued to the Metropolitan District Commission and may have been present during the infamous Memorial Day Heist of 1980, a crime involving MDC officers and a Medford police officer. A second, newer Model 64-8 is also featured, with signs of holster wear suggesting it was likely carried by an officer. The presenter expresses a strong affinity for Smith & Wesson revolvers and the .38 Special caliber.

This video features a Smith & Wesson Model 64-2 revolver, believed to date to around 1977. Historical documentation indicates its delivery to the Boston Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) Armory. The description details the MDC's role in managing parks and waterways and touches upon historical corruption within the agency, including the notorious Memorial Day Heist of 1980, which was even the subject of a film and a "Masterminds" episode. The presenter notes that the revolver appeared unfired when acquired and hints at future content with more historical context and a benchtop video.