The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges

[FirebirdV8]

Got my first revolver on Monday from CPTDCO. It is a 4 inch 28-2, has been reblued and has a target trigger and hammer. SN: N150XXX

 

[riverday]

Yipee, I just picked mine up today! It is awesome. 28-2 6in barrel, blued, black rubber packmayr (sp?) grips. Serial # S3222xx. It is nicer than I anticipated and everything seems to work just fine with it. I am going to figure out how to send a picture. You just can't hardly find one of these revolvers in my area, I got it through gunbroker.

Got my first revolver on Monday from CPTDCO. It is a 4 inch 28-2, has been reblued and has a target trigger and hammer. SN: N150XXX

elrod - it is great to see you so excited about your new treasure - I'm the same way when I get a new one - they are great guns. I have bought a couple of guns from Gunbroker ,also , and have had good experience with it.
Enjoy


FirebirdV8 - that's a nice looking 28-2 - I know you'll enjoy it

 

[snw19_357]

Here's another one. 4 screw model 28, S2118xx

 

[roberth]

I took this one home yesterday. S/N N2918xx. Now to get to the range.

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[sw282]

My Hwy Patr is a 4 inch #N5315xx. It looks terrible but function is fine . THe sn says it is 30 yrs old. After seeing the factory rebuilds on this forum I think its time to give it a makeover at the Factory.

 

[neon8]

from '69 (or '70) serial #N80

 

[roberth]

Nice 4 inch there neon8. One of those is probably next on my list.

 

[snw19_357]

and a shooter companion to my NIB, S3021xx

 

[Geno67]

Whew. A lot of nice pieces in here. I just read the entire thread because I got an old HP and knew nothing about it. I now know a lot about it

 

[reubjames]

Same here. I just picked up my first 28-2 today. A 4" version with SN S3053xx. I'm enjoying reading all about this particular model.

 

[Mitch_D]

My Highway Patrolman has to be added to this high class club.
S126399, 4", 5 Screw, an early gun & in great condition.

This forum is sure a great place to hang out and learn.

 

[bgrafsr]

Here is my Model 28-2, SN N212685.

 

[SF1973]

This is a great thread...just found it the other day.

My Highway Patrolman # S 128xxx

#'s match, but it must have been a service revolver. Bluing worn out in a small spot on the tip of barrel, spot under the trigger-guard, and small spot just to left of hammer. also see lots of small "dings" (for lack of a better word) on the right side by the S&W logo. Probably from the metal snap of a holster.

Seems to be very usable although I haven't had a chance to fire it yet.

Unfortunately it does not have the original grips, but Pachmayr "presentation" grips. Was this a typical replacement grip?

From reading this forum, I gather mine is a Pre-28 model?? If anyone could give me more info about it, I would appreciate it.

Thanks...

 

[riverday]

Hello SF1973 - and welcome to the Forum
Congratulations on getting a Highway Patrolman model Smith & Wesson - they are great guns. It is a pre-Model 28 and based on the serial number of your gun, it was made during the 1954 - 1955 time period, and you are right about the grips - it would have been shipped with either wood Magna or Target grips with the diamond center.
If you are interested in collecting Smith & Wesson guns, a great book to get is Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas, there is a great deal of good reliable information there.
I know you'll enjoy your Highway Patrolman.
Regards, Gary

 

[SF1973]

Thanks Gary,

This was a deal that fell in my lap, I had no intention of buying one, but I couldn't pass up. I knew nothing about the HP line or the history, but liked the gun. Now that I've handled it a bit, I REALLY like it. The only other Smith I own is a little 642 snubbie I carry on a regular basis.

I take it original grips are difficult to come by. Does anyone make accurate reproductions

Thanks again!

Brian

 

[bamabiker]

Just keep an eye on the forum classifieds and you can find the correct style stocks. Nice ones won't be cheap but you can find them.

 

[SF1973]

If they're too nice, they won't match the gun anyhow. Mines nice, but definitely well "broken-in." Thanks for the tip, I'll keep my eye on the classifieds.

 

[bamabiker]

Well for me the ugliest thing about your gun is those grips. The gun looks pretty good and some nice diamond magnas or targets would really top it off.

 

[ancient-one]

A few years back while suffering a huge lapse of intelligence I sold my 28-2 with a 6 inch barrel. 30 minutes hadn't elapsed until I regretted the sale. A few months ago I found one that I liked on an online auction. Today is the first time that I have been able to shoot it and it made me wonder why I had waited so long to get another. It was soooo smooth. I have a like new 19-4 and K38 and if I could only have one I am not sure it wouldn't be the 28-2.

 

[SF1973]

Well for me the ugliest thing about your gun is those grips. The gun looks pretty good and some nice diamond magnas or targets would really top it off.

I agree. Looking at the classifieds, it looks like decently priced grips go quick. I guess I'll just keep my eyes open.