Model 28, what do I know, what do you know, how am I wrong?

[Jack Flash]

For your revolver, "1946 to 1967 Checkered Diamond Magnas" will be of particular interest.

Well, not exactly. From 1946 until c. 1953, the diamond Magna stocks had a sharp shoulder. The tapered shoulder came along in 1953, so by the time the OP's revolver was built, Magna stocks would have the tapered shoulder.

Jack: Holy Moly, give me a break! I was just trying to point him to the relevant section of that excellent research post.

Be advised that one of the few options on an M28/Highway Patrolman was Magnas or Target Stocks. So the right target stocks would be appropriate as well, if that's your thing.

This is a small point, but some clarification is due here. For the HP, Magna stocks came standard. Targets were an extra cost option. The catalogs and AMC always showed it this way.

Right. I almost put "(Standard)" after "Magnas" in my post but I thought it wasn't necessary, since (in a manner of speaking) it was your option which type you could order. But no question that Magnas were standard and you had to cough up an extra $5 (more or less) if you wanted Targets. (My usual inflation comment here that $5 then was more like $50 or so now).

 

[JP@AK]

Jack: Holy Moly, give me a break! I was just trying to point him to the relevant section of that excellent research post.

Yeah. And you are right - that was an excellent post.

I hope I didn't offend you; I just wanted to make sure the OP didn't chase down the older style stocks and think he'd found some that were period correct.

 

[lihpster]

I second the motion on elk stags. I have 3 HPs and all have bigmtnman's stags on them. The ones on the 4" are moose antler but the 6"rs are elk. Ken makes wonderful grips and is a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend his work as well as the man. Here's some pics of my 28s with his stags.

 

[Mark1Mod0Squid]

Fellas, again, great advice and information. Lots of rabbit holes to go down around here.

I've got about 24 rubber tubs of accessories to go through. Although I already found one with lots of grips, that doesn't mean there isn't another. This thread has taught me a bit more about grips and what I should be looking for as I work my way through things.

 

[lihpster]

Also, someone just posted up a for sale ad with Nframe diamond magnas in the For Sale section.

Edit: And now they're gone.

 

[sceva]

Probably shipped in 1961

Per the SWCA Database:
S213368 shipped August 1961
S213891 shipped June 1961

 

[BC38]

A few thoughts:

In the past it was very common to "improve" a handgun with Pachs or Hogues, and just toss the original stocks! Since you have done some research you may not need this, but there is a great thread done by a Forum Member on N-Frame Stocks that may interest you:
Smith & Wesson N Frame Stocks / Grips - A Reference Guide
For your revolver, "1946 to 1967 Checkered Diamond Magnas" will be of particular interest. Be advised that one of the few options on an M28/Highway Patrolman was Magnas or Target Stocks. So the right target stocks would be appropriate as well, if that's your thing.

I'm glad you got a 6" version as well. My guess is that you will find it more pleasant to shoot with full power magnums.

One other point about the period correct target stocks. They were not numbered to the gun the way that the magnas were.
So if you find a set and put them on, it is no different than if they were original targets, ordered with the gun from the factory.

 

[pantannojack]

Ya got a nice one. I had a similar fresh specimen thirty years back, I got for half the price of a new set of tires for a ATV. It came with PC Magnas and I treated it to a Tyler T. The Airline inspectors complimented it. But it just felt out of place: Such a large diameter cylinder for such a pipsqueek caliber. I have held a 6" which feels more balanced due to the tapered bbl compared to the magnum large bores. The 41 Magnum came forward from somewhere.

 

[schutz5]

Those elk grips are exceptional!!!!

 

[Baxter6551]

Squid - 24 tubs of accessories to go through ? I bet you could find MANY volunteers here to help you !

 

[heeter3]

Mark1Mod0Squid,sometimes these beauties just talk to you and it's good that you listen.Yours is a great looking gun and you've gotten many outstanding suggestions on it that you have to refine and mold to what you want your gun to be and look like.

 

[Mark1Mod0Squid]

Squid - 24 tubs of accessories to go through ? I bet you could find MANY volunteers here to help you !

It's an inheritance. Getting a windfall of guns, ammo, and accessories isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's cool and the guns are cool, but there is a lot.......of everything.

Mark1Mod0Squid,sometimes these beauties just talk to you and it's good that you listen.Yours is a great looking gun and you've gotten many outstanding suggestions on it that you have to refine and mold to what you want your gun to be and look like.

Two eyes, two ears, one brain, one mouth.....Look, Listen, Use, then speak if necessary. Took me long enough to reverse the order