357 CTG. Highway Patrolman
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Art Doc
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CTG=cartridge.
The Highway Patrolman (Model 28 after 1957) is an N frame 357 Magnum offered with zero options beyond barrel length (4" or 6"). The finish was a basic brushed blue and there were no options on triggers and hammers. The M28 HP was meant to be an economical service revolver for police.
The 4" versions usually bring slightly more than the 6" guns. In good condition they sell for $400-$450 in most cases. Just guessing that serial seems like early 1970s. This gun should be marked MOD 28-2 on the frame under the cylinder crane. The -2s were made from 1962 until 1983.
The HP was introduced in 1954. I have one from about the 2nd month of production.
The Highway Patrolman (Model 28 after 1957) is an N frame 357 Magnum offered with zero options beyond barrel length (4" or 6"). The finish was a basic brushed blue and there were no options on triggers and hammers. The M28 HP was meant to be an economical service revolver for police.
The 4" versions usually bring slightly more than the 6" guns. In good condition they sell for $400-$450 in most cases. Just guessing that serial seems like early 1970s. This gun should be marked MOD 28-2 on the frame under the cylinder crane. The -2s were made from 1962 until 1983.
The HP was introduced in 1954. I have one from about the 2nd month of production.
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Jack Flash
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The year of manufacture is 1973, per the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson.
I would expect one in very good condition to excellent condition to go for $500 or so.
Here's a photo of a six incher.
I would expect one in very good condition to excellent condition to go for $500 or so.
Here's a photo of a six incher.
The HP's have a bit of a cult following here, maybe even more so than their fancy brother, the Model 27. Read the post below if you haven't already. Very nicely done.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ding-n-frame-ser-ranges-breakdown-pg-4-a.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ding-n-frame-ser-ranges-breakdown-pg-4-a.html
That big N-frame and the .357 Magnum go together very well!
If the person who gave that Model 28 to you has any more lying around to give away, send him over my way, please!
Art Doc
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Roy said that no HPs shipped with Targets and I agree with that. Dealers swapped them on for customers.
Well, maybe not normally, but the the HP's we ordered for our department were all ordered with target stocks.
Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I don't count special orders. S&W used to do ANYTHING on special order (most commonly small runs for PD orders). One Registered Magnum was built on special order in 22 Long Rifle. Does that mean RMs were available in 22 LR? If a police agency requested 50 HPs with targets no doubt S&W would ship them that way. But an individual buyer could not order Targets on an HP.
roaddog28
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I have a 28-2 4 inch. Production 1967 to 1968. I love the revolver for shooting 357 magnums. It soaks up recoil better than any of my other 357s including my 686-3.
Enjoy your revolver!
roaddog28
Enjoy your revolver!
roaddog28
FirebirdV8
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You will enjoy many, many rounds through an N frame in good shape. They are great to shoot and very accurate. My 28 is very close in serial number range and I someow have a feeling that it won't be my first one. Enjoy your 28.
Vom Brunhaus K9
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Very happy with my 28 4 inch blue, its dynamite on the silohette target 25 to 35 yds away!
donadler
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And just how many would we buy at $85 or $90 back then if we knew they would be this popular!!! ?
kamloops67
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i would have been broke from buying every 69 camaro i came across at 1200 a crack ...
Ahhh, for the luxury of time travel! I think I'd be spendin' more money back in the '30s, though.....
At least two of my 28s came from the factory with targets, both WSP commemoratives. That may be cheating, though!
At least two of my 28s came from the factory with targets, both WSP commemoratives. That may be cheating, though!
DAinTX
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That sure looks like target stocks were a factory option on the HP at one point. A $5 upgrade...gotta love it
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beemerrider
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I bought my 6" Highway Patrolman in the early 60's with my paper route and lawn mowing money. I was 12 or 13 at the time, so my Dad did the transaction for me. These are true workhorses. Mine has taken countless jackrabbits in Central Oregon, along with a few other critters and a couple of rattlesnakes. I haven't counted lately, but my guess is I have 25-30 S&W revolvers. If I could only keep one, it would be the Mod. 28. I'd get rid of my 6" Python before the HP.
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