Highway Patrolman

[350mag]

A few things that may bring the price down, at least to a collector:
The stocks look like they don't fit right. Maybe someone else can say if they are K-Frame Stocks (the HP has the larger N-Frame).
The front sight has a red insert. I don't think this was a factory option back when yours was made so it was added later.
The trigger looks like it may have had a trigger shoe on it(?) at some point.

On the plus side, it does seem to have a much better than average finish. It's funny, some of these left the factory with a better polish and finish than others. My guess is that a really experience old pro did the polishing and finishing, and / or they had a light work load that day and it got extra attention.

Someone can correct me if I'm off base on any of this. It is worth every bit of $550.

They are K frame grips. Still very nice.



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[weatherby]

They are K frame grips. Still very nice.



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I'm sticking with N's

 

[350mag]

I'm sticking with N's

I have both but not with me here. I believe the short ears are the difference


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[Muley Gil]

"Does anyone know when the red insert for the front sight was first available as a factory option? If it wasn't before '57, then this one was modified."

The red ramp front sight was always standard on the .44 Magnum. I'm sure if you wanted a RR on a Highway Patrolman, the factory would install one.

 

[hittman77]

Good score! We LOVE pictures here ...... you done good. I recently got my first 28 also. Here's the link to a 10 YEAR OLD thread somebody started here that's still going strong.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...lman-thread-including-n-frame-ser-ranges.html

If you're wanting to drool over more 28 pics and learn all there is to know about these Highway Patrolman guns, you're at the right place!

 

[THREEDFLYER]

This one is going up for sale soon.....most likely on GB to get more exposure.

 

[Usmc5811]

You got a great buy on an awesome firearm. I bought one around two years ago for the same price a little more after shipping and ffl costs. But totally worth it. It's a 6" barrel also and has non relieved targets, and had a well worn western style gun belt also. It's one of my favorites.

 

[350mag]

I have both but not with me here. I believe the short ears are the difference


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I did the comparison of k and n. The grips are N. they are much harder to find in N. I'm glad I have extras of both sizes.


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[350mag]

. Here is my WSP issue M 28 -2 with target grips.


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[Swissfan]

Here's mine that I picked up yesterday. Walked into the LGS across the street from the office and the guy behind the counter says "Hi, Daryl, there's a new S&W in the cabinet, you can take it out." Turn around and see this Highway Patrolman, and knew instantly that it was going to go home with me. It's from 1954-1955 according to the serial number. Not much wear on it, one spot on the cylinder that I think will clean up some. Grips are numbers matching. Clerk said they bought it from an elderly lady on Saturday, was her husbands who passed several years ago and the gun has been sitting unused for years. Came with a black leather duty holster.