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did the model 28 ever come with the new style cylinder release that looks like the top was chopped off? this is a 28-3.
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I have never seen one and I doubt they ever came with that style release.
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im looking at one on armslist. looks kinda suspect, maybe refinished.
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Old 07-22-2017, 08:32 AM
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Looks like someone put a Highway Patrolman barrel on a late frame. I'd like to see the frame/crane opening.

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im looking at one on armslist. looks kinda suspect, maybe refinished.
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There has been a nickel 28 in the Ohio section for quite a while. It has been refinished, and appears to have K frame target stocks on it. It is priced at $875. WOW! Bob
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I think that would have been noted under the engineering changes in the SWSC - it wasn't, so I vote no.

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I have never seen one and I doubt they ever came with that style release.
I have one. This is second one I've seen. Started another post today with same question
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I have one. This is second one I've seen. Started another post today with same question
Yours is the same listed at Armslist. The cylinder release is not original. The Highway Patrolman was discontinued long before S&W began using MIM parts.
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