Firearms

Officer J. D. Tippit's Smith & Wesson .38 service revolver

Tippit's service weapon, holstered at the time of his murder.

Evidence ID: tippit-service-revolver

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Tippit's service weapon, holstered at the time of his murder. Recovered in the Dallas Police Department custodial chain.

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