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

[Gman56]

I just picked up my first S&W 28-2 6in serials2658xx. It is in near mint condition I got it monday $530 otd!I shot her yesterday very accurate !I always heard about S&W triggers all I can say is WOW!She has large smooth grips with S&Wmedalion.I,m anoob with pistolsHow can you tell target trigger and hammer?i have aGP100 also.When I figure out pic posting will get them up!I had a couple retired police officers look at her they said she is mint not reworked.Im hooked need A 27 NOW LOL!

 

[SERGEANT131]

Hi Folks new to the Forum. I have a pre 28 Highway Patrolman with a 6 inch barrel 5 screw # S1320xx it is like new and original I personnally know the origanal owner. I realize its early maybe late 1954-1955. Does anyone know know what the proper factory box this would go in. Of course I realize it wont be the original box but it deserves to be in a box none the less. Anyhelp would be appreciated.

 

[dacoontz]

Hi Folks new to the Forum. I have a pre 28 Highway Patrolman with a 6 inch barrel 5 screw # S1320xx it is like new and original I personnally know the origanal owner. I realize its early maybe late 1954-1955. Does anyone know know what the proper factory box this would go in. Of course I realize it wont be the original box but it deserves to be in a box none the less. Anyhelp would be appreciated.

Based on the date I would think it should go in a factory yelloe/gold box, but I can't say that I ever recall seeing one of those for an earyly highway patrolman. It may be that it would be an early brighter blue box that pre-dated the navy blue boxes.

 

[AirCommando]

I don't know if this is what is meant by an early bright blue box, but it has faded. My HP is a second month gun.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Blue box

Aircommando's box is identical to mine. It came with a 6" 5-screw HP but the end is stickered and the '6' is overwritten in black grease pencil. I can't make out what the number is underneath. The serial was on the bottom in white grease but has been rubbed off.

The serial # is S 133945.

 

[SERGEANT131]

Most people I consider well versed in S&W products say it should go in the blue and gold box. But every one I have seen should have had a pre 27 in it.

 

[SERGEANT131]

dacoontz, AirComando, S&WIowegan, thanks for your input I have been chasing the blue and gold box when I think I should be looking for the blue box. Bob your gun is like 1900 number later then mine and AirCommando has a second month gun so if you both have the same box and Im in the middle I have to assume my box would be the same. Some one mentioned the blue Im looking for is a brighter blue Ive seen blue lighter and darker shades and silver and of course the gold and blue box. Thanx Eddie

 

[ky wonder]

i just have this old worn out 28-2 from 1974-5 area

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Bought a 28-3 today. Thinking it's from one of the later years from the serial number:

N954XXX
The usual holster wear and a few "beauty" marks but fires great and mechanically in great shape.

 

[Glock It]

Awesome trend all... Can someone advise year made for my HP 4" p&r s/n: N51835_ ? Thanks!

 

[Matt_G]

Can someone advise year made for my HP 4" p&r s/n: N51835_ ?

SCSW says 1978-1980.
You will need a letter to nail it down.

 

[C.S.63]

Well I cannot believe I waited this long to try a model 28.
I just picked up a 28-2 ser# with N5 year is 78-79 P&R all I can say is awesome 158 SJSP !!!! Below is some pics via cell phone after cleaning and range session, I will try and post better pics in the near future
This is a great thread convinced me on a 28, Now some PC magnas? and some other fancy stuff.
updated pics

 

[GJH77]

I finally was able to pick this up today. A Christmas present to myself! Model 28-2, appears to be from the '78-'80 period, S# N537xxx, pinned and recessed.
Found it on GunBroker a week ago. Can't wait to shoot it, but will have to wait until after Christmas it looks like.

 

[denden]

Here's mine: Serial number: S275812
Hope I haven't posted on this thread before. I found this about 3 years ago.

 

[Dump1567]

N222xxx Dull Finish
N511xxx Dull Finish
N536xxx Semi-gloss Finish

 

[rock doc]

^^ Very nice & great photography!! I need to get a cloth to wipe the drool from my keyboard.

 

[raisedin99]

A 1959 4 screw Model 28 no dash Serial # S 2038xx
Magnas are period to the gun but not numbered to it.

 

[Paul5388]

I have a couple of Highway Patrolmans, like this N86XXX I bought new in 1972.

Then there this S110XXX I mistook for a M27 when I first saw it.

Yep, chrome plating makes it hard to get a good picture, but the gold plating isn't as much of a problem. It was cheap enough that I bought it anyway.

 

[NJRColt]

I'm new here, but have been reading great info for a long time. I recently picked up a 28-2 serial # N1038XX with tt/ th and ts ( not sure they are original ).

 

[nossew]

^^ Very nice & great photography!! I need to get a cloth to wipe the drool from my keyboard.

I usually wear a bib when looking at this thread.