Model 28-2 info

[S&W revolverman]

I know never to say never about what S&W produced sometimes, but I have this question about a Model 28-2 with a 6" barrel.

I'm well aware of this particular model being produced mostly for LE (and being named Highway Patrolman), e.g. dull finish, ramp front sight, 4 or 6" bbl, standard hammer and trigger, magna stocks, etc. We had a stable of the 4" at my PD back in the late 70's and during the 80's, which we carried.

Question: Was this particular model ever manufactured/offered with a target trigger and target hammer? Maybe it could've been special ordered with these two options at some time?

 

[bananaman]

Don't know for sure. (doubt it) S&W did things by special order. Here is my 28 no dash with target stocks which were added later. Bob

 

[jdlii]

This information comes from the Standard Catalog of S&W, 4th Edition: "....Baughman Quick Draw front sight with
adjustable micrometer click rear sight, shrouded extractor rod, .400" semi-target hammer, .265" serrated trigger or .400 smooth trigger..."

Of course, with S&W, anything is possible. Bananaman's "no-dash" is considered a rarity!

 

[stansdds]

There were a few options available on the Model 28. Target stocks, target trigger, and target hammer were definitely special order items. These items are also easily swapped by the purchaser, so there are only two ways to know for certain. Either you have it's box with intact, readable label or contact S&W. Based on the serial number, they should be able to look up the records on your revolver and tell you its factory original configuration.

 

[ken158]

All the extras you gun in question has were available in blister rack packages for consumer install. As noted, if you have the box then the label will indicate how it came from the factory.