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Today I cataloged all of the markings on my Model 28-2, serial N255xxx, 4” barrel, in standard finish. As I've written before, this revolver shows no signs of use or wear.
Here’s what I found:
On the grip frame under the stock panels
Left side
F1
F8
F13 (round top three)
3 (flat top)
X3529 (round top three)
Right side
N inside of a rectangle, or possibly a square
Z inside of a circle (definitely not an N lying on its side)
On the underside of the star extractor
V, or possibly N 255xxx
On the front frame strap
N255xxx
MOD.28-2
On the yoke
X3529 (round top three)
F13 (round top three)
Now here’s where I’m confused:
After searching this forum, and scouring the 3rd Edition of the SCSW, I’ve still not found a definitive answer on what the N rectangle/square and Z circle markings on the right side of the grip frame under the stock panels indicate. Both sources (Forum and SCSW) identify the N rectangle/square marking as having something to do with factory nickle finish work. This revolver has the standard Highway Patrolman finish.
What have I missed?
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Today I cataloged all of the markings on my Model 28-2, serial N255xxx, 4” barrel, in standard finish. As I've written before, this revolver shows no signs of use or wear.
Here’s what I found:
On the grip frame under the stock panels
Left side
F1
F8
F13 (round top three)
3 (flat top)
X3529 (round top three)
Right side
N inside of a rectangle, or possibly a square
Z inside of a circle (definitely not an N lying on its side)
On the underside of the star extractor
V, or possibly N 255xxx
On the front frame strap
N255xxx
MOD.28-2
On the yoke
X3529 (round top three)
F13 (round top three)
Now here’s where I’m confused:
After searching this forum, and scouring the 3rd Edition of the SCSW, I’ve still not found a definitive answer on what the N rectangle/square and Z circle markings on the right side of the grip frame under the stock panels indicate. Both sources (Forum and SCSW) identify the N rectangle/square marking as having something to do with factory nickle finish work. This revolver has the standard Highway Patrolman finish.
What have I missed?
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01-06-2009, 04:04 PM
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Except for the serial number and model number the other numbers are meaningless and represent assemblers, fitters and inspectors stampings.
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01-06-2009, 04:29 PM
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Dick is correct...All the Ns Zs, etc. are fitters and inspectors marks and have nothing to do with the finish of the revolver.
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01-06-2009, 04:37 PM
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Sounds good to me (thanks diamondback68 and Doc44). I think my current diet of TheraFlu and post-nasal drip has clouded my judgement.
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01-06-2009, 04:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by OhDannyBoy:
Sounds good to me (thanks diamondback68 and Doc44). I think my current diet of TheraFlu and post-nasal drip has clouded my judgement.
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Way too much info.. 
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01-06-2009, 04:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by stevie-ca:
Way too much info..
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Didn't mean to offend your delicate sensibilities... 
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