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

[dgludwig]

Bought my 28-2 (serial # N2827xx) new sometime in the middle to late seventies from Ashland Shooting Supplies in Ashland, Ohio (they used to be a big Smith distributer but have long been out of business). It is pinned and recessed. I routinely keep the box, receipt, manual, etc. for all of my firearms but, strangely, I can't find any of that stuff that came with my 28. At least I didn't lose the gun!

 

[nvrenufguns]

The perfect place for my first post. I've got a 4" 4 screw 28 no dash #S2121XX. Not sure if it's been fired beyond the factory. I'll try pics.

 

[TOMFD]

I just bought a 28-2 for knocking plates around . It has a 4 digit serial # ,N45xx . Used it the other night and just have to get used to the trigger . It came w/pac's on it but would like advice on what originally came w/it . W/try pics in the future . Thanx in advance . Tom C

 

[davel686]

I am the happy owner of a M 28-2 4".
its in great condition and is very mechcanicly sound.
I am really looking forward to putting some rounds through this gun.
I forgot to mention that it is a non-pinned recessed cylinder -2 model with a SN# of N9529XX

 

[LOBO]

FWIW,

I received a factory letter on Monday regarding my 28-2 6". It left the factory on September 1, 1978, and was shipped to Wischo KG, Erlangen, West Germany. A pic of it is on page 15.

 

[2hawk]

I guess this belongs here...

New to me, and my one and only HP, sn N536896:

Shoots like a house afire

 

[FirebirdV8]

Here is my second Highway Patrolman. This is a 4 screw Model 28 (no dash), 4 inch barrel, SN:S2062XX. It was shipped Feb 1961.

 

[st regis]

Model 28 # N955620 was my very first handgun, bought at a hardware store in Lavonia GA for $199.99 new in the box. That was 1984. Still have it. Will get some pics up asap. Joe in GA

 

[tjtoolbox]

This is the one that I own, Purchased from a fellow Forum member, Super shooter, what a rush. Would like a DOB Serial # N504xxx.
S&W all the way!!!

 

[bamabiker]

That one looks very nice. Should be around 1978.

 

[dgludwig]

Beautiful pics, 2hawk!

 

[oldogy]

Still haven't mastered the photo thing, but I have a 6" pre 28 serial number S 129113 with box.

I have one with the six inch barrel and a SN S1291xx, within 50 of yours. Mine is with the box and instructions. I do not believe it has been fired. Price on the box indicates the selling price was $75.00.
oldogy

 

[dgludwig]

I have one with the six inch barrel and a SN S1291xx, within 50 of yours. Mine is with the box and instructions. I do not believe it has been fired. Price on the box indicates the selling price was $75.00.
oldogy

If you want to make a quick buck on that old antique oldogy, I'll double the price on the box and will even pick up the shipping costs. I'll pm you with my mailing address.

 

[mhg2tld]

Here is a picture of a 4 screw 4" pre model 28 Highway Patrolman that I picked up a few weeks back. Someone here on this forum dated it approximately in 1957.

 

[Tslepebull]

Ok for the database is my 28-2, 4" that I traded for two weeks ago. SN is N2561xx.

What I WISH I still had was the 4", 5-screw, pre model-number that I traded off about 10 years ago. It was SN S110231 and had a very nice set of diamond Magna's that were serial numbered to the gun. Yes, I know trading it off was stupid that is why I replaced it with the one above.

 

[guy sajer]

From page 1 of this thread .

Here is the list (breakdown) of members guns by ser.# range and particulars

6 4" 5 screws ,S# range S1046** to S1343**

Has anyone lettered their early first year guns ? I'm curious if a large amount went to LE departments , individual officers or mainly civilian sales ? Just curious , thanks .

 

[AirCommando]

From page 1 of this thread .

Has anyone lettered their early first year guns ? I'm curious if a large amount went to LE departments , individual officers or mainly civilian sales ? Just curious , thanks .

Well, I lettered mine, S1101**, I think it is 3rd month, mine shipped May 17, 1954 to a hardware store in Kansas City, MO. Hope this helps.

AC

 

[flomofo1]

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I found a nice and tight patrolman 4" at the local gunshop.

It is a little beat up on the outside especially from holster wear and pretty dirty all over, BUT

I'm in California and they are asking 550.

Fair price or offer a little less?

I need one good .357 and I was originally looking for a 327 or 627 but these are growing on me, as I just picked up a tight 28-2 model 29 that had also was brought in a little dirty and with a good amount of holster wear. That one was 675 out the door.

 

[dgludwig]

I found a nice and tight patrolman 4" at the local gunshop.

It is a little beat up on the outside especially from holster wear and pretty dirty all over, BUT

I'm in California and they are asking 550.

Fair price or offer a little less?

I need one good .357 and I was originally looking for a 327 or 627 but these are growing on me, as I just picked up a tight 28-2 model 29 that had also was brought in a little dirty and with a good amount of holster wear. That one was 675 out the door.

I don't know about prices in Kalifornia but in the condition you describe, $550.00 would be very steep around here. For that kind of money, you should be able to get one in excellent to very good condition-at least, in my neck of the woods.

 

[rhodnett]

Here's mine. I bought it at a local gun store a few years ago for $350 including a holster....sold the holster for $50. N91946. It's pretty decent except for that scratch under the thumb latch.
I added the pc magnas and T-grip.