Highway Patrolman

[CZU]

My dad passed away a couple months ago and when I was at the house earlier in the week my mom asked me to get in the safe to look for some papers. While doing that for her I ran across this 28-2. I hadn't seen it in probably 50 years or so. I remember him buying it from my grandpa, his dad, who had gotten it from a Texas DPS officer. I don't think the officer ever carried this as it is in near NIB condition. The tools and docs weren't in the box and I don't remember if they were there when my dad got it. It's possible I may come across them later.

I took a few quick pics, I'll get better ones once I have it in my possession. Serial number puts it at 1966-67, best I can remember my dad got it in 74-75.

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. I hope your mother is handling it well.
It's nice that you have found such a wonderful connection to him in the form of that awesome old revolver. I'm sure you'll think of him every time you touch it.

 

[Retired W4]

Nice 28-2 with that wonderful connection to your father. Did you photo shop a couple digits from the serial number on the box end label?

 

[Pantherclass2004]

These are great guns, and that is a nice one

 

[CZU]

Nice 28-2 with that wonderful connection to your father. Did you photo shop a couple digits from the serial number on the box end label?

Yes, I did remove a couple digits until it is in my possession.

 

[Hawg Rider]

My condolences on the passing of your father. I'm glad that you found that nice old Highway Patrolman that was stashed away- it's in beautiful condition. As you know, there are lots of HP fans here on the Forum. Since this revolver has been handed down from your grandfather, to your father, to you...it looks like you now have a nice family heirloom to cherish and pass along. Enjoy!

 

[starlord]

first would say your dad has wonderful taste and so does your grand pa, know you must have also heard this a lot but not from me so my condolence's.. and grate S$W am sure you do them proud owning that...

 

[robvious]

step one.. take your kids to the range and explain the family history while shooting... the story doesn't need to stop here...

 

[Model29-26.5]

Sorry for your loss.
That is a great heirloom to remember both your father and grandfather by.
You'll leave it to your kids.
I'd love to know the history of ownership of my revolvers.
You know the history of yours.
You'll always remember them when you take it out.

 

[minconrevo]

step one.. take your kids to the range and explain the family history while shooting... the story doesn't need to stop here...

If the 28 has been just sitting for some 50 yrs, it is possible the oil in the lockwork has turned to gunk. Since the gun is in pristine condition, let someone who has proper tools and skills open it up to clean and lightly re-lube. Then take the step in the quote above. If the youngsters are not in their late teen's or older, think I'd shoot with .38 Spl.

 

[pasound]

I bought a 36 j-frame that had been put away in a drawer for over 40 years. It was basically stuck together, barely cocked in single action, wouldn't move in double action. Took a chance on it as it was pretty inexpensive, even for Cabela's Library. Cleaned up fine, shoots well, lock work is perfect. Like minconrevo said, it needs completely stripped down and scrubbed out to remove the lubricant glue. You will love it. A good friend inherited a 4" 28 that had been stored for years, and it turned into a great shooter.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

On the Police Department I retired from I was the old "revolver guy". So I got to see a lot of old revolvers and like mentioned above they had not been cleaned in a generation or two. A good cleaning will get them up and running like new.

My condolences for your lost.