Let's see those Highway Patrolmen

[sodacan]

Here are my three. A 1967 model 28-2 and two 1954 Highway Patrolman. I pretty much shoot everything I own, but the 1st year 6" is almost perfect, and it has yet to go to the range.

 

[CH4]

Or stag. Just sayin'.

If I had those beautiful stags, I'd probably look at putting them on one of my 3.5" 27s. Those are very nice.

 

[lihpster]

If I had those beautiful stags, I'd probably look at putting them on one of my 3.5" 27s. Those are very nice.

Those are bigmtnmans work. Always top notch. Now if I had a 27, it would also be wearing some of his work. Don't suppose you have an extra?

 

[CH4]

Those are bigmtnmans work. Always top notch. Now if I had a 27, it would also be wearing some of his work. Don't suppose you have an extra?

On this forum, I am not sure what extra means

I only have two 3.5 inchers, pre 27 and 27-2.

 

[lihpster]

On this forum, I am not sure what extra means

I know what you mean. Now, to get back to the topic at hand, here's my 4" in the holster from forum member bamabiker.

 

[sprscientist]

 

[NY-1]

Are there any variations of the Model 28 that have a ribbed rear sight assembly, or are all of them fully smooth on top?

 

[Hair Trigger]

Just cant beat an N frame smith. The diamond magnas are timeless in my opinion. I am on the hunt for a model 27 also. Just haven't had the opportunity to adopt one yet.

If you have a M28, you just gotta find a M27. Like Forrest said, they go together like peas and carrots. My M28-2 is from 1973, my M27-2 is from 1977:

 

[Hair Trigger]

Are there any variations of the Model 28 that have a ribbed rear sight assembly, or are all of them fully smooth on top?

They are all smooth. If I remember correctly, it's the only N frame finished that way. Both the barrel rib and the frame portion are matte finish with no grooves or checkering. Less machine work and hand finishing=lower price, for the law enforcement crowd, where the departments had to buy a lot of them, or the individual, fairly low-paid cop had to buy his own. A far cry from the very nicely checkered top strap and barrel rib of the M27:

 

[Llance]

I'd like to find a really beat up 28 HP dash # or not, no matter. That way my one can come in off the range and the beater can take it's place.

 

[gfors]

Here are mine (along with a nickel 27-2). The gun wearing stags is a 28 no dash. The others are -2's. They all have great triggers, but the 6" 28-2 has the best of any of my revolvers.

 

[scout II]

I got one S prefix. Refinished recently by Ford's custom

That one looks great.
I have a 28 that was done by Ford's in high polish blue.

Here are a few older pictures of some of my 4" Highway Patrolman and 6" Highway Patrolman.
I have added a few more, so I need a new family picture.

 

[Kitgun]

My one and only

 

[Relic Hunter 451]

This is my 1968 S prefix 28-2 4". It is a great gun with some honest wear.

 

[rubiranch]

I only have one Model 28, my 6" 28-2 shipped December 7, 1978.
My brother BUFF gave it to me back on August 12, 2014.

It came to me wearing these Pachmyar Grips that he put on
back when I used to borrow it to take rabbit hunting.



It now rests on my night stand wearing Target Grips and residing in the
holster that it has spent its entire life in.

I've put more rounds thru it than any of my other guns, all .357 Magnums.

Its one of my favorites. Come to think of it, every single one of my guns is my favorite.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Its one of my favorites. Come to think of it, every single one of my guns is my favorite.

Ain't it the truth.

 

[RKmesa]

Here are a few of mine (pre-28, Model 28s and 28-2s):

 

[StrawHat]

I have one! Slightly(?) customized, but it suits me very well. At one point, my favorite edc.

Kevin

 

[bananaman]

Here are a few of mine (pre-28, Model 28s and 28-2s):

WOW! Hard to beat that! Bob

 

[bananaman]

Well, I posted my no dash, but did not post my favorite stocks for it. My Dad bought them in the 1960's. Rather not mess them up! Bob

 

[rubiranch]

Ain't it the truth.

It makes it tough when someone asks you to post a picture of your favorite.

I don't have a family picture with all my guns in it.

 

[Paul7]

One of my favorite S&W models. I just adopted another 28-2 with 6" bbl. This one is in 98% plus condition. Just strolling through the gun show in Fayetteville, NC and there it was. Few and far between of these found at shows near me in this condition or at all for that matter.

Looks like 100% condition from here.

 

[Paul7]

Just picked this one up yesterday, 1964/65 28-2. Haven't shot it yet, but good trigger and build quality. Doesn't show well in the photo, but nice wood on it unlike some of the later 28s. Is it just me or do others prefer the duller blue on these to the shiny ones?

$760 on Gunbroker, not a bad price for these crazy times.

 

[quikdraw67]

Circa 1973. Got it BITD with Pachmyers on it for $250. I think that I did ok.

 

[flap]

My three are in 357, 44 and 45.

 

[bananaman]

Circa 1973. Got it BITD with Pachmyers on it for $250. I think that I did ok.

Congratulations! Don't think you can do better than that! Bob

 

[CHARLIE699]

I can only contribute one. No box or papers and YES, the grips are wrong.
But it is a first year S1111xx Highway Patrolman,,,

 

[squidsix]

1964. Couldnt justify the cost of a Tyler T but the BK adapter sure makes it better to shoot.

 

[damienph]

My two 28-2 Highway Patrolman with a newer 27-9.

All good shooters.

 

[kwb377]

I'm not really a revolver guy, but picked up a nickeled '64-vintage 28-2 on GB the other day.

The grips had some scarring and the finish was dull and cloudy...and there was also a set of pimp-tasctic pearl grips in the case with it. I wasn't looking for a collector, just a shooter.

Spent a couple of hours on it with some Mother's polish and ordered a couple of sets of Altamont grips to see what I liked.

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