I acquired a S&W “Highway Patrol” .357 Model 28-2 that is nickel plated. Serial: N181XXX. It has a 4” barrel and my question is the Nickel finish. It appears to be Original with the sides and cylinder being polished and the top edge from the front sight, all the way past the hammer to the bottom of the grip and including the trigger gaurd edges are Satin finished. I’m just not seeing any Nickel Highway Patrol models online. All blued finished. There’s not an “N” stamp behind the lug, other than the “N” in the serial number and there’s no “N” stamped behind the grips on the handle frame either. I read where there was a few that were plated and sent to Florida with 6” barrels. Does anyone have some information on this piece. I’m no expert on gun finishes by any means, so take that “appears to be Original”comment with a grain of salt! I’ll attempt to send a couple pics. Had trouble the last time I attempted.
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