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09-29-2014, 10:13 PM
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Help identify please
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I hope the picture attaches. I found this in my Dad's closet. No one knew he had it. As far as I can see about the identifying info needed, it's a 4" barrel with .357 CTG Highway Patrolman and has the post-war adjustable rear sight.
I can't tell about the screws-unless the #1 screw is hidden. The # is S 127XXX. Can someone tell me about this? Any info is appreciated.
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09-29-2014, 10:28 PM
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It's model name is Highway Patrolman, it's a 5 screw, and it's a very desirable early to mid-1950s .357. The model received the additional name model 28 in 1957 so you can refer to it as a pre-28 if you like.
Nice find. I wasn't so lucky. My dad only left behind an unsafe to fire Hopkins & Allen top break .32 S&W.
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09-29-2014, 10:31 PM
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k22fan has the correct ID. It is likely from 1954 and an early example. The 4th sideplate screw is under the right stock panel and has a flat head to clear the wood. Hope this is helpful.
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09-29-2014, 11:22 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on uncovering such a fine revolver. Those early Highway Patrolman are very desirable.
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09-30-2014, 12:15 AM
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Welcome from Louisville. Stick around, you'll like it here on the best gun forum I've found.
That is a really nice revolver!
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Oh well, what the hell.
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09-30-2014, 04:59 AM
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Yep! That is a dandy! Your dad had good taste in revolvers.
I like the grip adapter as well as the gun. Shoot this one; you will like it!
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09-30-2014, 05:15 AM
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Welcome to the FORUM! You will really enjoy that gun. I have a 28 from 1960. It is a 6" though with target grips. These are tanks. Let us know how she shoots. Bob
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09-30-2014, 07:13 AM
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I show a couple on my list in the S127xxx range which shipped from S&W in mid-1955.
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09-30-2014, 08:25 PM
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Thanks for all the comments and the info, everyone. Since I'm new to guns in general, I think I should have it checked out before I take it out for a ride. I think I'll be asking lots of questions. Thanks for the support in advance.
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