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

[les.b]

Mike:

I can't answer most of your questions, but I would like to welcome you to the forum. We have plenty of real experts on here, and I'm sure you will get lots of feedback. I can say, though, that the 28 was designed as a lower cost version of the flagship model 27, and it comes with a less shiny finish, which is sort of a matte texture, in contrast to the highly polished finishes on the more expensive models. It was designed as a working cops gun, and the matte finish was seen by many as an advantage, with less reflection when actually shooting it. I have one, and love it.

Best Regards, Les

 

[MikeLeitner]

Thanks Les - the serial # thing is the corker.
It's not going to be a safe queen, no matter what.
I'm just astonished that a 55 yr old revolver could look like this.

 

[rogerwnuss]

query: is your term cylinder counterbore what we used to call recessed chambers? If so, you say both were deleted in 82? I have a non pinned but counterbored 28, I'm sure because they were using up existing stock of cylinders...I just wonder how many like that are around...

 

[Dirt101]

Hi all, brand new to the forum, I found this thread while researching the build date of a HP that was my dads. Read through almost all of it, good stuff. Thought I would post a couple pics of my 28-2, built in 61-62 I think? Ser# S221941

ps, was going to post a couple pics but not sure how I guess. If you would like to see it just msg me.

Regards, Cody S

 

[gmborkovic]

At post #2001, I stated there had been no MOD.28-1 posts. OK, I was wrong. Its Sn. S225243, 6" with an L stamp on the back of the cyl. I believe there is also a Letter, verifying it was shipped Aug. 8, 1962 to Tryon Co. If there is one, there has to be more. Im still looking. Best

 

[19leben]

Hi all, brand new to the forum, I found this thread while researching the build date of a HP that was my dads. Read through almost all of it, good stuff. Thought I would post a couple pics of my 28-2, built in 61-62 I think? Ser# S221941

ps, was going to post a couple pics but not sure how I guess. If you would like to see it just msg me.

Regards, Cody S

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[kmesr9]

Please post pictures of your target grips. If they're the non-relieved factory type you won't want to cut on them as they are worth quite a bit if in good condition.

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My first post is currently on pg 31:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ding-n-frame-ser-ranges-31.html#post137901098

The grips I am seeing on other guns on the forum also and seem to be factory.

 

[19leben]

My first post is currently on pg 31:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ding-n-frame-ser-ranges-31.html#post137901098

The grips I am seeing on other guns on the forum also and seem to be factory.

Those are factory Target stocks and appear to be contemporary to the gun.
It also looks like your HP has been refinished in a hard chrome finish. Nice looking gun.

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[GWW]

Those are factory Target stocks and appear to be contemporary to the gun.
It also looks like your HP has been refinished in a hard chrome finish. Nice looking gun.

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I think it's the lighting, some of the ID engraving the PD did under the grip has gone through to bare metal, if it's been refinished (full refinish) then the PD engraved it after which I doubt happen.

 

[19leben]

I think it's the lighting, some of the ID engraving the PD did under the grip has gone through to bare metal, if it's been refinished (full refinish) then the PD engraved it after which I doubt happen.

Which gun are you referring to?

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[GWW]

Which gun are you referring to?

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Oh boy, my bad, I thought you were talking about the gun in the pics just above these posts, I now see you were talking about the gun in the link above, in another thread. My apologies!

 

[msiley]

Found a 28-2 locally not sure on pricing.

Not new to firearms but very new to buying older S&W.

There's a local gunshop that has a 28-2 pinned barrel,
counterbored cylinder, with the non diamond stocks.
So I guess that puts it between 69 and 81.
Condition looks excellent, the only wear I see is a
drag line on the cylinder. Stocks look near perfect.

What I don't know is the going price. I see prices on
gunbroker for $750+ in some cases.
My 2016 blue book is saying a 100% condition model is $500.
The store is offering $729.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[BC38]

Not new to firearms but very new to buying older S&W.

There's a local gunshop that has a 28-2 pinned barrel,
counterbored cylinder, with the non diamond stocks.
So I guess that puts it between 69 and 81.
Condition looks excellent, the only wear I see is a
drag line on the cylinder. Stocks look near perfect.

What I don't know is the going price. I see prices on
gunbroker for $750+ in some cases.
My 2016 blue book is saying a 100% condition model is $500.
The store is offering $729.

Any help would be appreciated.

Does it include box, tools, & factory paperwork? How much of a turn line on the cylinder?. That seems like an acceptable price for a near perfect specimen with all the accoutrements. If it's just the gun, and the turn line is pronounced or if any part of it isn't 100% original, the price sounds high to me.
But what do I know? I'm into shooters more than collectables....

 

[19leben]

Going price is generally between $500 & $800 or more if including box etc. depending on condition.
You'll have to judge condition yourself as we don't have pics.
You can't really trust the Blue Book. I've never found it to be in tune with reality. If you do follow it's recommended prices, you'll not be buying many guns.


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[msiley]

Pics of 28-2

Here are pics from the dealer's site.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Here are pics from the dealer's site.

LOL I'd place it at "high end of nice"....... "around here" +/- $700


Edit:

Rural W. Pa. <$700
Close to the Burgh $700 -750 asking

 

[les.b]

Well, I added another HP to my accumulation. Serial is S205XXX. Picked it up last Sunday at the local gun show. This one is a 28 no dash, dates to 1960. This photo was taken when I first got it home, has not even been wiped down yet, but I ran a couple of cylinder's of 357 through it just before this photo was taken:



I am in the process of cleaning it up...have it disassembled, and soaking all of the parts and scrubbing them and checking for wear. Everything looks pretty good so far.

Best Regards, Les

 

[19leben]

Les just from the one picture your new HP looks pretty good. I only have a couple of -2s but want to add some older ones like yours.

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[19leben]

Here are pics from the dealer's site.

This one looks good in your pics. I'd offer $600 for it, then decide based on their counter.

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[les.b]

Thanks...I don't have a lot of N frames, but I have a 27-2 3 1/2", a 28-2 4", and now my 28 no dash. I also have a really old .44 Special Hand Ejector, 2nd Model, with a 6 1/2" bbl. But even though I mostly have I, J, and K frames (with a single L frame), I really enjoy shooting these big, heavy revolvers, as they hardly recoil even with full power loads. Also, I love older revolvers of all types, even, dare I say it?....the Colts!!

Best Regards, Les