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07-11-2020, 01:53 PM
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M28-2 HIGHWAY PATROLMAN QUESTION
I recently purchased a Model 28 which has 3 stampings which I am trying to identify. The cylinder face is stamped "H" and on the grip frame there is a B in a circle and an M in a triangle. Does anyone recognize these?
I suspect the stocks and trigger are replacements. It now has a target trigger although the hammer is a standard hammer. The original box does not indicate TT or TS. The finish is in excellent condition except for a turn ring on the cylinder which initially led me to think it may have been reblued but the edges are all sharp with no signs of rebuffing.
Photos attached. Thank you in advance.
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07-11-2020, 01:56 PM
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Here is the box label.
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07-11-2020, 03:14 PM
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The target stocks and target trigger are replacements as you stated. The symbols on the grip frame were stamped by individuals who assembled and inspected your 28-2 and are normal for a gun made in the early 1970s. The H stamped on the rear surface of the cylinder is standard for a Highway Patrolman and indicates a brushed finish. Note the BH in the finish box on the end label. The serial number dates your HP to 1971.
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07-11-2020, 05:16 PM
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Thank you Bill. That's what I thought but after reading up on the various posts regarding markings that the factory used for repairs and other work, I thought it best to reach out to those smarter than me.
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07-11-2020, 07:34 PM
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That is a very nice Mod. 28!
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07-16-2020, 06:49 PM
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Thanks. Stumbled across it when searching for a nice 3-1/2" M27 at a nice price. Bought it because I couldn't resist the price even though the grips and target trigger were not original. The hunt for the M27 continues.
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07-16-2020, 07:22 PM
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Good purchase, m4user!
My first centerfire S&W was a Highway Patrolman; it had a 4" barrel. My brother used a 6" example to win all his trophies when he was on the college handgun team. With his death, I inherited that revolver, along with its box and accessories. The HP is a strong favorite of mine. Great revolvers!
As Bill stated, the H on the cylinder tells the finish shop to put the satin (dull) blue finish on that part. This was necessary because the cylinder for the HP is otherwise identical to the one for the Model 27, and the latter always got the bright (shiny) blue finish. The H enabled the finish shop to know what model gun the cylinder would be used on so they could act accordingly.
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