[Beartracker]

If you go to this site you will see one of the original 1851 Navy Colt's for sale that was carried by the Baltimore Police and the history behind it. Seems there are only a few left in existence. The history behind them and there use by the police at that time is interesting. Just scroll down until you see the one that Say's Baltimore Police on it and the article is to the left, Mike
http://www.ocyoung.com/Colt3.htm

[Old Fuff]

This is a very good site. I bookmarked it and advise others to do the same. Lots of good guns, and good information. :)

[Manyirons]

Kinda like the history of New York police, totally unarmed as the people feared what came to pass; An armed occupation force. Liked the Draft Riots, people had a bit more spirit those days, liberty was a serious business.

Ain't there to protect YOU, ARE there to keep Mayor Hooligan in office! Wonder how those 19th century new yorkers would take to 21st century totalitarianism?