,Ultimate Highway Patrolman Thread After searching for, and reading almost every Highway Patrolman thread,(there are currently 24 pages when using the search function). I found myself longing for a thread where one could go for all things H.P.

This thread would ideally include serial number ranges, pictures of members guns,including Ser.#s(excluding digits
as preferred) , any info received in letters , and, of course, plenty of opinions.

Kind of a Highway Partolman database, where newbies and all could be directed to, to answer questions.



April, 1954, Highway Patrolman introduced, Ser.# S103500
,8,427 produced in 1954,

Sometime,late 1956 to 1957 the upper sideplate screw dedleted at approx. Ser.# S171584 (earlier 4 screw N frames have been noted,but this is generally conceded to be the dividing line.)___thanks to SaxonPig. Al

The time between when the upper sideplate screw was deleted and the model number was stamped is when the
4 screw non-model marked N frames were produced. By my estimate, there were approximately 11,000 n.m.m. 4 screws
produced throughout the various models including ,,357 Magnum ,Highway Patrolman ,38/44 Heavy Duty ,44 hand ejector ,1950 Target models , and 1955 Target models. ,How many of these were Highway Patrolman , who only knows.
But do keep your eye out for this scarce variation and let us know whenever you find one !


1957, the Highway Patrolman is model # stamped MOD 28 at approx ser.# S1821xx ----ed,as per Doc

1960, as with all N frames during this timeframe, the extractor rod thread is changed from right hand thread
to left hand thread to prevent unscrewing and binding under recoil.
At this time a model marked , 28-1 , was produced ,but no examples have been found.

(Optimistic Note; to you who read this,If ever you should find a model marked 28-1, do what you must to make the deal and contact us here at this forum. We all would love to see one.

1961, or 1962 the Mod.28-2 is born with the elimination of the triggerguard screw, and a change to the
,cylinder stop.

1968 , Diamond center stocks are deleted (sigh)

1969 begin N serial # prefix

1982,Model 28-3 cylinder counterbore,pinned barrel deleted , cylinder length shortened to 1.57"

1986 , The Highway Patrolman dies an untimely, buy business wise death.



Would any of you having info to add please post it and I will add it to this original post.

There you are, take care and have a great 2008 , Regards ,,Al



,,S serial prefix , N frames, the Highway Patrolman Years,.

1954--1955 , ,S103500, to S139999

1955--1956, S140000 to S149999

1956--1957, S150000 to S175999

1957--1958 S176000 to S181999

1958--1959 S182000 to S194499

1959--1960 S194500 to S206999

1960--1961 S207000 to S219999,

1961--1962 S220000 to SS227999

1962--1963 S228000 to S231999

1963--1964 S232000 to S235999

1964--1965 S236000 to S257999

1965--1966 S258000 to S261999

1966--1967 S262000 to S289999

1967--1968 S290000 to S304999

1968--1969 S305000 to S329999

1969--1970 S330000 to S333454


1969--1972 N1 to N100000

1973 N1000000 up

1974--1977 N200000

1975--1976 N300000

1977--1978 N400000

1978--1980 N500000

1979--1980 N600000

1980-- N700000

1980--1983 N800000

1982--1986 N900000

N97xxxx being the highest known 1986

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Allen-frame,

This oughta be good. I'll add info when I get home.

Sounds like a good idea. I only have one HP, but enjoy reading anything S&W. Ive been collecting Smiths for a long time and ive found there is always something to learn.
Topbeak

My collection as it stands today

S1263xx a 4" 5 screw,





S1762xx 6" 4 screw non model marked Highway Patrolman







S1822xx 4" 4 screw non model marked Highway Patrolman







S2054xx model 28 6" 4 screw, diamond targets





N2467xx 28-2 6" target stocks ,trigger ,hammer, red ramp f.s. wht. outline rear






Gathered together "out of the safe"




Regards ,,,Al

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Not much to offer here except this pic of one of the nickel "salesman sample" guns that I used to own....



Oh yeah, how about an early sales flyer:

Just one, a Model 27-2 4", N 228,XXX.

Al, I have posted this before. I own a model marked 28 4" 4 screw with serial number S18217X.
I know Smith didn't always ship in s/n sequence order, but it is slightly lower than the s/n you posted.

Here's a 4" 28-3 with a pretty late "N" S/N, N959XXX:


Bill

Check out this thread that includes the following comment by hsguy on the origin of the name, “Highway Patrolman.”

quote:

If I recall Evaluators was a dealer. Interesting side note is that Florence Van Orden of Evaluators suggested to S&W president Carl Hellstrom that the Model 28 be named "Highway Patrolman", he liked the idea and name was adopted. John

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5201039...711050962#1711050962

N5350XX

N5279XX

quote:

Smithnut, why did that one go away?

Ever seen that pretty picture of all the K frame 3"ers Rob has?

My 6in , 5-screw Highway Patrolman , ser.no. S1650xx

quote:

Originally posted by Allen-frame:
AAAAaaaaahhhhh, the salesmans sample!

Smithnut, why did that one go away? And where is it today??

What would the value be?
Do you remember the ser.# ?

Thanks ,,Al

Allen-frame,
That gun was one of two that I had and let go about 3 years ago when I was changing directions....

I know, sad reason, but it's true.

The known nickel 4" guns are in the N40xxx and N43xxx serial number ranges, give or take a few #'s.

Value (after I sold mine off ) climbed to $2k plus, but that's what happens....

Never look back, just enjoy the hardware that we have and be happy

SmithNut,

Rob ~ a couple of years ago I posted a Variant thread on the Highway Patrolman. Listed every variant and every forum member contributed that had a unusual Model 28 or HP....

Could you look in the archives and resurrect the thread? It was the most in depth thread on HP's that we've done....

Giz

quote:

Originally posted by gizamo:
SmithNut,

Rob ~ a couple of years ago I posted a Variant thread on the Highway Patrolman. Listed every variant and every forum member contributed that had a unusual Model 28 or HP....

Could you look in the archives and resurrect the thread? It was the most in depth thread on HP's that we've done....

Giz

Is this it?

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