Manufactured in the mid-1980s, this S&W Model 28-3 Revolver was carried in the line of duty by Houston police officer Thomas A. Payton and as such is inscribed to him. According to his included Texas law enforcement commission, Payton served with the Houston Park Police Department from August 27, 1973, to August 31, 1985, and Houston Police Department from September 1, 1985, to September 18, 1991, which is nearly a 20 year career in Texas law enforcement. The death record for Thomas Arthur Payton indicates he passed away a couple of days before his 61st birthday on September 18, 1991, meaning he was still serving his city at the time of his death. Houston Park Police merged with the Houston Police Department on September 1, 1985. This revolver would have been acquired by Payton around the merger of the two departments. The full floral scroll engraved silver grip cap features the inscription “T.A. PAYTON” and his badge number “882” on separate raised gold banners. Included is Payton’s “882” Houston Police badge and his Frisbie leather holster.