28-2 S prefix re-nickel
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I saw that in your earlier post and wondered about it. Very nice, even if likely a refinish.
OP
Definitely a refinish.
It said in the listing, but it’s a beautiful job.
It had aftermarket stocks so I put these walnuts on
bananaman
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Based on what I see, it was not nickel originally. Nickel guns from factory had a N stamp on the back of the cylinder and on the frame. Regardless, it is a neat looking piece. Enjoy shooting it! Bob
OP
It was not.
I’m in a conversation with the seller right now.
He just told me it was re-nickeled at the factory.
They did a fabulous job as expected.
I see an "L" on the cylinder. Nice early -2. Is the other an "H"? Highway Patrolman finish.
Are there rework stamps on the left side of grip frame? Barrel's not serialized.
Are there rework stamps on the left side of grip frame? Barrel's not serialized.
OP
I will check it all and get back to you.
What does the L indicate?
Rock185
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Refinished or not, I'd be proud to own that.
OP
It’s a beauty.
The change to left hand threads.
Don’t recall seeing on early 28-2s and only a few early 19-2s
What a NICE mistake. With my luck it would have been a Bersa
A factory change of finish to nickel would normally be stamped R-N inside of a rectangle. In addition, it is my understanding S&W did not offer a change of finish for the Model 28, Highway Patrolman. Per Roy Jinks' book, the change to the 3-screw frame for N-frame revolvers took place at S227149. Is your Model 28 a 3-screw or a 4-screw?
Bill
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I’m not even a nickel fan. But that’s a sharp looking gun.
Engine49guy
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Very nice early 28-2, the nickel makes it more interesting even if it began life blue IMO.
Ive also seen early 19-2 cylinders with the "L" stamp which dissapears fairly early and was no doubt to distinguish the new left hand threaded ejector.
The channel cut behind the ejector rod end knurling was the way they identified the new L hand thread ones from the older ones in case parts got comingled.
Ps, Your gun is a bit early for non diamonds IMO but a nice set of smooth presentation Magnas with deep escutcheons woukd really make that one "Pop".
Ive also seen early 19-2 cylinders with the "L" stamp which dissapears fairly early and was no doubt to distinguish the new left hand threaded ejector.
The channel cut behind the ejector rod end knurling was the way they identified the new L hand thread ones from the older ones in case parts got comingled.
Ps, Your gun is a bit early for non diamonds IMO but a nice set of smooth presentation Magnas with deep escutcheons woukd really make that one "Pop".
OP
It is a three screw.
I’ll try to get more detail in a few other shots
OP
I will find a set of Diamonds for it
OP
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The "H" on the back of the cylinder indicated to whoever was polishing the cylinder that it was for a Highway Patrolman, AKA: Model 28, and should receive a satin finish instead of a full polish. The other numbers on the frame, other than model number and serial number, and crane are fitting and assembly numbers. They mean something to S&W, but not to anyone else. As to the nickel finish, it appears to have been well done, but it is not a factory original finish nor is it a refinish by S&W.
The H is what stansdds said it is. The L indicated that the extractor rod should get left hand threads (they had recently been introduced on this model).
The 1 is simply a fitter's mark. Note that it is on both the yoke and the grip frame.
24267 is a parts-tracking number, used during assembly.
The 1 is simply a fitter's mark. Note that it is on both the yoke and the grip frame.
24267 is a parts-tracking number, used during assembly.
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Beautiful and it is crying out for rosewood grips! Enjoy!
