28-2 Interesting Serial Number

[afkirby]

I just won a 28-2 on Gunbroker and realized it has a neat serial number. As I understand it, the GCA in 1968 is what made S&W change from “S” to “N” prefixes on their N frame revolvers. It also lead to the creation of those pesky 4473’s we all love filling out.

Well wouldn’t you know, this 28-2 is N4473. The irony is that it’ll be the first S&W I’ve ever bought using my C&R license, so no 4473 for this gun!

Kirby

 

[CH4]

Cool
You have an early N serial number. I just picked up a 3.5” 27 with N164.

 

[Model29-26.5]

I just won a 28-2 on Gunbroker and realized it has a neat serial number. As I understand it, the GCA in 1968 is what made S&W change from “S” to “N” prefixes on their N frame revolvers. It also lead to the creation of those pesky 4473’s we all love filling out.

Well wouldn’t you know, this 28-2 is N4473. The irony is that it’ll be the first S&W I’ve ever bought using my C&R license, so no 4473 for this gun!

Kirby

A very cool and serendipitous co-incidence.
I’m after a 6” myself. A S prefix sold yesterday on GB for $650.
I shoulda woulda coulda
I’ll get one soon as I already have a “California Assn of Highway Patrolmen” presentation case for it. I’ve only seen 6” cases.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Maybe I'm crazy but the Model 28 was introduced in 1954. It's not old enough to be purchased on a C&R license without a 4473. Someone tell me I'm wrong, PLEASE!!!

 

[snw19_357]

I’m after a 6” myself. A S prefix sold yesterday on GB for $650...I’ll get one soon as I already have a “California Assn of Highway Patrolmen” presentation case for it. I’ve only seen 6” cases.

I thought the only CHP commemorative models were 19-4 and 68-2; both K frames.

 

[Truckman]

Maybe I'm crazy but the Model 28 was introduced in 1954. It's not old enough to be purchased on a C&R license without a 4473. Someone tell me I'm wrong, PLEASE!!!

Maybe not crazy, but maybe went to sleep a few times in math class?...1954 guns are now 70 years old......Ben

 

[bowitt]

Have a S&W Model 28 that I purchased in the 60's and trying to find out the production date - SN 38633. Can anyone help? Thanks!

 

[jb28]

C&R are 50 years old and older. So anything previous to 1974 now qualifies.

 

[Doc44]

bowitt...Your 28 from the 1960s has a serial number beginning with the letter S followed by six digits. I believe you have provided the assembly number rather than the serial number. Check the butt of the revolver for the correct number.

Bill

 

[ISCS Yoda]

C&R are 50 years old and older. So anything previous to 1974 now qualifies.

AHA! I'm still stuck on guns from before 1898. I learned something today!!!

 

[stansdds]

C&R are 50 years old and older. So anything previous to 1974 now qualifies.

I guess that means that I am to be considered as a C&R item.

 

[Green Frog]

I’ve been eligible for C&R for over two decades. Now I just have to find a collector of broken down old white men… not likely to qualify as a “safe queen”. (For multiple reasons!)

 

[Truckman]

Now I just have to find a collector of broken down old white men…

If you find her, and if she has a lonely sister, call me......Ben