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Coming Soon: The Heller v. D.C. Commemorative Revolver

By Ashby Jones

We know that last month’s Supreme Court ruling in Heller v. D.C., in which the court shot down the District of Columbia’s handgun ban, made a lot of people happy (and many distressed, as well). But for those who are just beside themselves with glee, who need some sort of physical manifestation of their deep and unadulterated joy, well, it’s your lucky day. Have we got just the item.

Introducing the Smith & Wesson commemorative Heller v. D.C. revolver! That’s right, the Springfield, Mass.-based gun maker announced Monday it would present engraved Model 442 revolvers (pictured) to the six plaintiffs in the lawsuit that led to the high court’s June 26 decision. Here’s the Associated Press story as well as a press release from Smith & Wesson.

Smith & Wesson said the gun’s right-side plate will be engraved with the words “D.C. vs. Heller” on a scale of justice, which is tipped toward Heller. “Second Amendment” and “The right to keep and bear arms” will appear below the scale. The commemorative revolvers will be sold in the fall, with a portion of sales going to the Second Amendment Foundation.

Full post as published by Law Blog - WSJ.com on July 21, 2008 (boomark / email).