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

[Texasgordo]

Nice find! I like those grips.

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[Seikosthlm]

Got my 28-2 with N2xxxx serial with rubber grips. The seller sent me "correct walnut grips" but they dont seem to fit very well. To much steel in the rear?
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[19leben]

Got my 28-2 with N2xxxx serial with rubber grips. The seller sent me "correct walnut grips" but they dont seem to fit very well. To much steel in the rear?
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Those stocks are probably for a K frame gun.

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[Seikosthlm]

Those stocks are probably for a K frame gun.

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Thanks! What I thought.

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[scooterfiend]

never noticed

The Highway Patrolman that I gave my son is a 1957, 4 inch, S1764XX,
NMM, 4-screw.

See post # 2112
Just noticed that the HP stamp on the BBL of my 4" 28-2 (N17165X) is pretty much centered (front to back) as opposed to the one on this pic. I know the S prefix predated mine.
It appears as though the bbl stamp on the older mdl is oriented more toward the front of the bbl.
I'm learning from the fine folks here in this forum that there are a lot of things to learn about S&W revolvers.
Thnx to you all.

 

[Seikosthlm]

Thanks! What I thought.

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The dealer sent me new ones. Look and feels great. Are These correct for a mid seventies m28 N28077x? Steel colored washers. By the way. Can anyone tell me the year of manufacture. Guessing 76-77 since it has a german proof mark from 77.

 

[richiecotite]

I thought all HP's came with magnas, but I'm sure someone with more knowledge can correct me


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[103]

I got mine from a friend a few years back because he owed me a small amount of money. Shoots great, but at some point it was nickel plated. The plating was worn out and flaking. It is at Fords being rebuked right now. I can't wait to get it back!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Posted elsewhere, but appropriate for this thread.

First year, according to some, HP. It's purdy.

Slàinte,

Bob

 

[PSTEP]

Very new to S&W revolvers

I have recently inherited a model 28 and I'm trying to find out as much as I can about it. Please help. Thanks

 

[TNZ71]

I have recently inherited a model 28 and I'm trying to find out as much as I can about it. Please help. Thanks

Look on the butt and give us the serial number. Photos also help.

 

[PSTEP]

It was my grandfathers service weapon

 

[PSTEP]

Here is the bottom

 

[TNZ71]

It was my grandfathers service weapon

Looks to be a Factory Nickle 4" made 1960-1961 with imitation stag grips. Nice revolver.

 

[rwt1405]

Figured I should add this here, my third 28-2

Serial #: N585**

 

[Muley Gil]

Looks to be a Factory Nickle 4" made 1960-1961 with imitation stag grips. Nice revolver.

Very few M28s were made with a nickel finish. At least the hammer and trigger were left alone.

 

[gmborkovic]

Let us ref. #2165, a Nic. 4" Mod. 28. S212312.
I thought we narrowed Nic. 28s down to two batches. 55 brushed nic made in 1972 and a batch of 25 polished nic. made in 1959 for the FHP?

 

[Tom S.]

N101235 bought 4/28/1973 by yours truly. Paid $112.72 out the door. Wish I'd had the money to buy more for that price, but at the time, that was nearly a weeks take home pay.

Yes, it's had some miles put on it!

 

[Texas Star]

Got my 28-2 with N2xxxx serial with rubber grips. The seller sent me "correct walnut grips" but they dont seem to fit very well. To much steel in the rear?
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Grips were fitted to individual frames at the factory. Minor frame differences exist due to forging and grinding during manufacture. Aftermarket grips often have to be hand-fitted.

Rubber grips are more forgiving. That's ONE reason why most of my guns have them. They also fit my hand well and ease recoil effects, and are weatherproof.

 

[EricR]

Added my first N Frame 357 to my meager collection today courtesy forum member Ken L. Sealed the deal with a face to face and talked shop for hours. I consider myself extremely lucky to have met Ken. In our correspondence he'd undersold the condition of the HP at 99%. OK, it's got a turn line, that's it. No glamour shots yet as I've only thoroughly wiped it with CLP. But I did pop the grips for a Ren wax treatment and found them numbered to this 1972 gun. Came with original box and complete tool set.

Now with first coat of wax lol

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