Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961
o

Notices

S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 All 5-Screw & Vintage 4-Screw SWING-OUT Cylinder REVOLVERS, and the 35 Autos and 32 Autos


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-07-2013, 07:54 PM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1

Brings me up to only 5. Still looking for a non model marked 4 screw but this is the latest
Attached Images
File Type: jpg DSC01101_zpsf03bf362.jpg (31.6 KB, 2107 views)
File Type: jpg DSC01098_zpsa2aae9c8.jpg (34.1 KB, 1566 views)
File Type: jpg DSC01099_zpsa1fead2c.jpg (33.8 KB, 1573 views)

Last edited by azmick; 12-07-2013 at 09:03 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 125 Users Like Post:
-db-, 05CarbonDRZ, 0le, 19leben, 1blindref, 29-1, 2hawk, 410bore, 45Wheelgun, 6actual, A10, aphelion, bamabiker, Bent-Twig, Berliner, bgrafsr, Bill Bates, bill skebeck, bill-in-texas, blackdeuce, boykinlp, bugmanz, Cactoman, CCG, cndrdk, Collects, Combat, COYOTEHUNTER, Dan M, Dave Morris, DevilDog72, DGT, diamonback68, Diamondtreo, ditrina, Doc44, Donald Paul, dotdsd334, Doug M., EdF702, emptypockets, EricR, firemanhank, Fredo Batali, GA 1911, gasaman, gdodgen, geoff40, GF, ghawke, gkitch, GPJohn, Grayfox, GRIZZ1, Gun 4 Fun, hkcavalier, Hunter Keith, Iggy, j38, Jack71, JayCeeNC, Jdavis, Jebus35745, jjbrewst1, JP@AK, JustinL, kb5601, lawman445, Leatherhead23, Lee Barner, LEO918, les.b, LJBrennan007, LOBO, LT7d103, marinevet, Memphis, Mickey D, Mike Q., moosedog, Mr. Wonderful, mr.jbk79, Nedroe, newellj, Nframe357, oldafsp, paragain, Peak53, pmosley, quinn, r3captain, Reddog, retiredbadge8091, Rigmover, ringo1597, Rock185, Rugskipper, S&WIowegan, samandglove1, Sebago Son, Skip48, SLT223, snake803, Snakeshift, sodacan, sophie, srsmyth, SS57, steamloco76, steelslaver, StevieC, stroker, Sverre, tacreload, toddimusnimski, Watchdog, WCCPHD, weatherby, wetdog, wheelgun28, Widetrack, will527, williamlayton, Wingmaster, YeshuaIsa53
  #2  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:05 PM
VM VM is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: HoosieRama
Posts: 6,982
Likes: 2,396
Liked 3,853 Times in 1,401 Posts
Default

Mick - your first picture appears to show 28-1 ...........
am I seeing right? That's a rare bird and maybe the only one!
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #3  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:19 PM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default

Your eyes are fine
Reply With Quote
The Following 7 Users Like Post:
  #4  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:21 PM
VM VM is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: HoosieRama
Posts: 6,982
Likes: 2,396
Liked 3,853 Times in 1,401 Posts
Default

WOW
Do you know this is an Amazing Day for all HP Collectors?
CONGRATS!
Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Like Post:
  #5  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:29 PM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default

Just trying to help. It came from a fellow in Tempe (very nice fellow, friendly, knowledgeable gentleman). Seemed genuinely glad to have me end up with it. The stocks are not numbered at all, it has been shot some, left hand threads on the extractor but it is not numbered, neither is the barrel or cylinder but I suppose that went away with all of them around this time period.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #6  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:30 PM
jjbrewst1's Avatar
jjbrewst1 jjbrewst1 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2013
Location: WI, The Badger State
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4,517
Liked 7,723 Times in 1,519 Posts
Default

The Standard catalog shows the 28-1 and the extractor rod changed from Right Hand to left hand..

Wow...Nice find...Congrats...What a Great 4 Screw

Last edited by jjbrewst1; 12-07-2013 at 08:58 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #7  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:41 PM
jjbrewst1's Avatar
jjbrewst1 jjbrewst1 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2013
Location: WI, The Badger State
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4,517
Liked 7,723 Times in 1,519 Posts
Default

I had to google and then search the forum...You are one lucky Fella...You have found what most of us here hope to...Congrats...
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 12-07-2013, 08:55 PM
samandglove1's Avatar
samandglove1 samandglove1 is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,327
Likes: 939
Liked 1,437 Times in 362 Posts
Default

Wow, I can't believe I'm actually looking at my white whale. Thanks for sharing.
__________________
Ash
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #9  
Old 12-07-2013, 09:12 PM
824tsv's Avatar
824tsv 824tsv is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 3,222
Likes: 3,749
Liked 3,780 Times in 1,388 Posts
Default

Wow, nice score!
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #10  
Old 12-07-2013, 09:13 PM
JayCeeNC's Avatar
JayCeeNC JayCeeNC is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,007
Likes: 18,905
Liked 3,511 Times in 1,121 Posts
Default

BINGO!!!
We have a winner...
You don't happen to have Registered Magnum #1 do you??
I suggest you run, not walk, to this thread immediately:
The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges
__________________
John
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #11  
Old 12-07-2013, 09:58 PM
S&WIowegan S&WIowegan is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 4,106
Likes: 14,444
Liked 3,763 Times in 1,784 Posts
Angry

Your 28-1 is extremely RARE! Not only have I never seen one, I've never heard of one. Model 27-1s are rare but I do have a couple. You need to get the gun lettered ASAP to make sure it's for real. Then get ready for lots of PMs.
__________________
Bob.
SWCA 1821
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #12  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:05 PM
j38 j38 is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: OR
Posts: 3,521
Likes: 5,496
Liked 1,026 Times in 350 Posts
Default

Congratulations on finding a gun that has been talked about being made in theory only - to this date. Now that we know they actually made one Model 28-1, it follows that they made more than one - encouragement to us all!

Thanks,

Jerry
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #13  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:12 PM
Jebus35745's Avatar
Jebus35745 Jebus35745 is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Independence, OH, USA
Posts: 6,911
Likes: 28,791
Liked 7,158 Times in 2,579 Posts
Default

Guess the 28-1 does exist but now how many? Do you have any other rare guns? Larry
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #14  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:19 PM
kb5601 kb5601 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: The Old Dominian
Posts: 137
Likes: 45
Liked 106 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Beautiful....Just beautiful
KB
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #15  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:22 PM
Doc44's Avatar
Doc44 Doc44 is offline
Moderator

Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indiana, USA
Posts: 9,384
Likes: 1,316
Liked 30,338 Times in 4,353 Posts
Smile

A great find that has been talked about for years. Similar to the reporting (quite a few years ago now) of a Model 29-1 with a 4-screw frame and an extractor rod with a left hand thread. Just curious, is there an L stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder?

Bill
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #16  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:24 PM
sophie's Avatar
sophie sophie is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas Panhandle
Posts: 7,183
Likes: 5,551
Liked 3,392 Times in 1,706 Posts
Default

Congratulations on that fine HP. Like the others have mentioned, I have never seen a 28-1.
__________________
James
On the Llano Estacado
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #17  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:31 PM
GF's Avatar
GF GF is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 4,634
Likes: 2,805
Liked 4,156 Times in 1,126 Posts
Question

Jackpot!:

What year would a dash one have been manufactured?

GF

(S 225243 looks like the #)

Last edited by GF; 12-07-2013 at 10:37 PM. Reason: don't have the book handy.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #18  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:36 PM
model70hunter's Avatar
model70hunter model70hunter is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sante Fe Trail, Kansas
Posts: 5,350
Likes: 14,441
Liked 6,562 Times in 2,597 Posts
Default

Guys, let him get cleaned up. It's not every day one falls in the outhouse and pulls out the prize. Azmick how many gold coins were in you other hand?

Congrats, this will be a great story to follow. Please keep us updated.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #19  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:42 PM
stmry stmry is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NH
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 657
Liked 439 Times in 206 Posts
Default

What an incredible find. Congratulations
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #20  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:42 PM
COYOTEHUNTER's Avatar
COYOTEHUNTER COYOTEHUNTER is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: KY
Posts: 800
Likes: 1,323
Liked 1,148 Times in 204 Posts
Default

Good gracious gurdy...... You just found that needle in the haystack. Congratulations! I am guessing 1961/62.
__________________
Mitch
SWCA 2597
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #21  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:51 PM
snw19_357's Avatar
snw19_357 snw19_357 is offline
Moderator
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2006
Location: N.AZ
Posts: 3,837
Likes: 579
Liked 2,308 Times in 576 Posts
Default

If I hadn't seen the picture, I would have never believed it.

Trade you a 4-screw, non-model marked HP for it
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #22  
Old 12-07-2013, 10:59 PM
weatherby's Avatar
weatherby weatherby is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western ,Ma.
Posts: 6,225
Likes: 12,697
Liked 13,445 Times in 3,391 Posts
Thumbs up

Quite the find ......of course Allen-frame is going to have to amend the Highway Patrolman thread now. Some of the -2's even have lower serial numbers. Looking forward to hearing more about the gun.
__________________
Paul
S&WCA #2726
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #23  
Old 12-07-2013, 11:14 PM
Wingmaster's Avatar
Wingmaster Wingmaster is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Gillette Wyoming
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 1,905
Liked 1,294 Times in 350 Posts
Default

That is really something special. I am looking forward to hearing the story behind it.

Wingmaster
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #24  
Old 12-07-2013, 11:21 PM
Gun 4 Fun Gun 4 Fun is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 1,061
Liked 774 Times in 375 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GF View Post
Jackpot!:

What year would a dash one have been manufactured?

GF

(S 225243 looks like the #)
The book says the change was 1960, but it could be that the order for it was given, and no 28's got the dash one changes until '61 or '62 even. One this rare, who knows.

I wouldn't be surprised if you find a mint one somewhere GF.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #25  
Old 12-08-2013, 12:09 AM
410bore's Avatar
410bore 410bore is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 6,428
Liked 9,645 Times in 1,799 Posts
Default

WOW! I'm speechless. that is awesome! Lets find some more......and Bigfoot and Jimmy Hoffa while we're at it!

I WANT ONE!!!!!!
__________________
Kris
OGCA, NRA LM
Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
  #26  
Old 12-08-2013, 12:20 AM
Gun 4 Fun Gun 4 Fun is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 1,061
Liked 774 Times in 375 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 410bore View Post
WOW! I'm speechless. that is awesome! Lets find some more......and Bigfoot and Jimmy Hoffa while we're at it!

I WANT ONE!!!!!!
Why, were they each holding one when they were spotted or went missing?
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #27  
Old 12-08-2013, 12:29 AM
Nightowl's Avatar
Nightowl Nightowl is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Warrensburg, MO USA
Posts: 5,404
Likes: 2,841
Liked 3,295 Times in 1,688 Posts
Default

I couldn't believe my eyes!! I have been around here for quite awhile and no one has seen a 28-1 until now. And a 4 screw frame to boot! You absolutely must get that lettered.

Congratulations. You may have the only one ever made! Well, probably not, but there are not very many, for sure.
__________________
Richard Gillespie
FBINA 102
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #28  
Old 12-08-2013, 12:36 AM
VM VM is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: HoosieRama
Posts: 6,982
Likes: 2,396
Liked 3,853 Times in 1,401 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc44 View Post
A great find that has been talked about for years. Similar to the reporting (quite a few years ago now) of a Model 29-1 with a 4-screw frame and an extractor rod with a left hand thread. Just curious, is there an L stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder?

Bill
Bill - I talked to OP on the phone right after initial post and asked him about the the L stamp on cylinder.........
He said that it has the L stamp
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #29  
Old 12-08-2013, 12:47 AM
jjbrewst1's Avatar
jjbrewst1 jjbrewst1 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2013
Location: WI, The Badger State
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4,517
Liked 7,723 Times in 1,519 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by VM View Post
Bill - I talked to OP on the phone right after initial post and asked him about the the L stamp on cylinder.........
He said that it has the L stamp

He also posted a pic earlier tonight of the L Stamp on the cylinder in the ultimate HP thread started by AllenFrame It has a H and an L stamped on the cylinder.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #30  
Old 12-08-2013, 01:04 AM
Lee Barner's Avatar
Lee Barner Lee Barner is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 3,951
Likes: 25,549
Liked 15,842 Times in 2,174 Posts
Default

Mick, when you get a chance, get me a lottery ticket and mail it to me. what a find. let us know how it shoots. LOL. thanks for sharing. lee
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #31  
Old 12-08-2013, 01:51 AM
A10's Avatar
A10 A10 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sadly, Seattle WA
Posts: 10,562
Likes: 22,762
Liked 10,304 Times in 4,263 Posts
Default

I am speechless! Well, almost....congratulations Mick!
__________________
Even older, even crankier....
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #32  
Old 12-08-2013, 04:30 AM
Mike Q. Mike Q. is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 68
Likes: 2,013
Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts
Smile It's a Miracle!

Amazing! Congratulations on a truly unique acquisition. I feel privileged to even gaze upon a picture of one. I also live in Tempe. Does your gentleman acquaintance have any more one-of-kind guns that he'd like to sell?

Mike Q.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #33  
Old 12-08-2013, 06:30 AM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default

Thanks for all the comments gentlemen. It was an extremely lucky find but, I do not do lottery tickets. My next search will be for Jimmy Buffet's lost salt shaker.
My other S&Ws are rather common, a 4" 1955 HP, a 4" Model 28, a 4" 28-2 and a 6" 28-3 rounding out the HPs with a 4" 25-5 and a 2 1/2" 19-2.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #34  
Old 12-08-2013, 07:28 AM
JP@AK's Avatar
JP@AK JP@AK is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Palmer, Alaska
Posts: 14,480
Likes: 5,114
Liked 18,984 Times in 6,864 Posts
Default

As my dad would have said (God rest his soul), "Oh my!"
I've been looking for a dash one for maybe 30 years! This is the first one I've ever seen. Good going!!! Congrats on finding an extremely rare bird. This encourages me to keep looking.
WOW!
Jack
__________________
Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #35  
Old 12-08-2013, 10:20 AM
Wiregrassguy's Avatar
Wiregrassguy Wiregrassguy is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: AL Wiregrass
Posts: 7,201
Likes: 34,562
Liked 10,739 Times in 3,659 Posts
Default

Congratulations, Mick! I guess Linda and I are going to have to make a trip to Phoenix!
__________________
Guy
SWHF #474 SWCA LM#2629
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 12-08-2013, 10:31 AM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiregrassguy View Post
Congratulations, Mick! I guess Linda and I are going to have to make a trip to Phoenix!
Guy, let me know, we have a room ready for an extended stay anytime you want it. and I'm still looking for your lead,,, it's here some stinkin' place
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #37  
Old 12-08-2013, 10:45 AM
Rigmover's Avatar
Rigmover Rigmover is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Alberta,Canada
Posts: 603
Likes: 114
Liked 150 Times in 55 Posts
Default

Congrats on your find. I would say that's the Holy Grail of the HP's for sure ... The first one I've ever seen Very Nice Indeed...

Thanks for sharing

Rick
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 12-08-2013, 11:35 AM
KEN L's Avatar
KEN L KEN L is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: N GA
Posts: 4,466
Likes: 204
Liked 3,613 Times in 1,498 Posts
Default

I wonder if it's the ONLY one...........

Only time will tell. Well, at least, we now KNOW they exist!
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 12-08-2013, 01:08 PM
clevolver clevolver is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 208
Likes: 187
Liked 132 Times in 68 Posts
Default

"This one brings me up to only 5"

I think you can probably stop now. You're not going to top that find.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #40  
Old 12-08-2013, 02:29 PM
GF's Avatar
GF GF is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 4,634
Likes: 2,805
Liked 4,156 Times in 1,126 Posts
Thumbs up

Quote:
Originally Posted by clevolver View Post
"This one brings me up to only 5"

I think you can probably stop now. You're not going to top that find.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
Nope!

He'll probably find one of the nickel ones next!!!

GF
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #41  
Old 12-08-2013, 03:43 PM
Dave T Dave T is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 2,556
Likes: 882
Liked 1,719 Times in 549 Posts
Default

Ditto to all the comments from other good wishers.

Your pictures hint at but don't show barrel length, and you haven't mentioned it that I read. Everyone is so blown away by the Model marking, no one has mentioned the barrel length. Is it 6" or the more common 4"? Inquiring minds (and N-frame fans) want to know, I'm sure.

Dave
__________________
RSVN '69-'71
PCSD (Ret)
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 12-08-2013, 03:48 PM
jjbrewst1's Avatar
jjbrewst1 jjbrewst1 is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2013
Location: WI, The Badger State
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4,517
Liked 7,723 Times in 1,519 Posts
Default

If a 4 inch 28-1 is common. Please let me know where I can get one??
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 12-08-2013, 03:52 PM
JP@AK's Avatar
JP@AK JP@AK is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Palmer, Alaska
Posts: 14,480
Likes: 5,114
Liked 18,984 Times in 6,864 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave T View Post
Is it 6" or the more common 4"?
Dave
I'm glad you wrote that. For many years, the 4" HP was everywhere. I've owned my share of them (and loved them all). The 6" version was not that easy to come by - at least in Oregon and Alaska where I've lived since returning from 'Nam. But now I see the 6" version all the time and rarely see them for sale with a 4" barrel.
What gives?
I wonder what the production ratio really was. Since LE agencies usually wanted 4" barrels, I have to believe they are, indeed, more common, but recent experience simply does not bear this out.
Jack
__________________
Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 12-08-2013, 03:56 PM
woodsltc's Avatar
woodsltc woodsltc is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee, USA
Posts: 4,893
Likes: 6,767
Liked 8,338 Times in 2,633 Posts
Default

azmick---Congrats on such a rare find and thanks for sharing with us.

Doc44 & VM----I'm always wanting to learn something new..will you explain the significance of the "L" stamped on the cylinder??

Thanks,
Don
__________________
Laus Deo! <><
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 12-08-2013, 04:01 PM
JP@AK's Avatar
JP@AK JP@AK is offline
US Veteran
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Palmer, Alaska
Posts: 14,480
Likes: 5,114
Liked 18,984 Times in 6,864 Posts
Default

woodsltc

I'm not either of those guys, but the L stamped on the cylinder indicates the threads on the extractor rod were left handed. That is the change that the dash 1 indicates.
On the HP, the dash 2 change came along before very many were made with the LH extractor rod and the change was rolled into the dash 2, along with its redesigned cylinder stop. Hence the rarity of the Model 28-1.
I hope this helps.
Jack
__________________
Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #46  
Old 12-08-2013, 04:02 PM
woodsltc's Avatar
woodsltc woodsltc is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee, USA
Posts: 4,893
Likes: 6,767
Liked 8,338 Times in 2,633 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JP@AK View Post
woodsltc

I'm not either of those guys, but the L stamped on the cylinder indicates the threads on the extractor rod were left handed. That is the change that the dash 1 indicates.
On the HP, the dash 2 change came along before very many were made with the LH extractor rod and the change was rolled into the dash 2, along with its redesigned cylinder stop. Hence the rarity of the Model 28-1.
I hope this helps.
Jack
Jack...thanks for the info.

Don
__________________
Laus Deo! <><
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 12-08-2013, 04:22 PM
saemetric's Avatar
saemetric saemetric is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Deming and Columbus, NM
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 1,146
Liked 4,257 Times in 848 Posts
Default

I'm confused, as usual. My 3 screw HP has a s/n lower than the 28-1 above (S222986) and has an L stamped on cylinder, but is a 28-2. What gives??
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #48  
Old 12-08-2013, 04:49 PM
Gun 4 Fun Gun 4 Fun is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 1,061
Liked 774 Times in 375 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by saemetric View Post
I'm confused, as usual. My 3 screw HP has a s/n lower than the 28-1 above (S222986) and has an L stamped on cylinder, but is a 28-2. What gives??
Guns weren't made strictly on engineering change mandates. They were made from parts that had been made and put into bins to be used as needed, and/or until used up. Your gun would be an early -2, so the L on the cylinder is not surprising.

Frames were not used in order of number, but were simply grabbed from a parts bin and used as needed. The OP's could have easily been serialized, then grabbed out of the parts bin, stamped 28-1 and used to build the gun he has before the mandate for the dash two engineering change came down. I'm not sure how that would work exactly with the change to eliminate the hole in front of the trigger guard for the stop screw. Perhaps some 4 screw frames were used up for the very early -2 guns?

Last edited by Gun 4 Fun; 12-08-2013 at 04:52 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #49  
Old 12-08-2013, 07:53 PM
azmick azmick is offline
Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rainbow Valley Arizona
Posts: 285
Likes: 185
Liked 458 Times in 99 Posts
Default

It is a 6" gun. The anomalies of everything S&W never ceases to amaze me. The 25-5 is a perfect example, same model can be had with a pinned barrel or without . They made th rules and then broke every one of them. The 625 Mountain Gun with the tapered barrel should be marked a 626 but they stuck with the '25'. Odd bunch in Springfield to be sure.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #50  
Old 12-08-2013, 07:58 PM
Gun 4 Fun Gun 4 Fun is offline
SWCA Member
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1 Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,027
Likes: 1,061
Liked 774 Times in 375 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by azmick View Post
It is a 6" gun. The anomalies of everything S&W never ceases to amaze me. The 25-5 is a perfect example, same model can be had with a pinned barrel or without . They made th rules and then broke every one of them. The 625 Mountain Gun with the tapered barrel should be marked a 626 but they stuck with the '25'. Odd bunch in Springfield to be sure.
Why? If you mean because the 625 is SS, that's why it was named the 625.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Highway Patrolman leeallen S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 11 07-09-2020 08:39 AM
Highway Patrolman walkcubs S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 9 12-29-2014 10:44 AM
Pre 28 Highway Patrolman ? stepjo40 S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 18 12-21-2014 08:02 AM
Highway Patrolman 28-2 MIST S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 40 12-01-2011 01:08 PM
28-2 Highway Patrolman Knightrider03m S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 2 08-08-2009 02:24 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:58 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)