Need to put a date on a 28-2.

[Xatruch83]

As some of you may know, I went to trade my Model 36 snub for a 28-2 (all about the trade in my previous thread).
I need help putting a date on the Highway Patrol, and thanks in advance to everyone.
Serial is N8659x

 

[bamabiker]

The book shows N1 - 1969 - 1972
N100000 - 1973
So I would guess 1971 or 72. Maybe someone can narrow it down for you.

 

[jcelect]

Date

From the numbers in my database I would estimate it shipped in the first quarter of 1973
jcelect

 

[Xatruch83]

By the way the revolver is in a 10 out of 10 mechanical condition and a good high seven out of 10 in looks.

 

[bamabiker]

From the numbers in my database I would estimate it shipped in the first quarter of 1973
jcelect

I bet his data base is more accurate than my guess.

 

[TomKuc]

Hi Guys,
I'm writing a post for the first time, bu I've been reading and learning from You for some time now.
I've bought recently 28-2 with quite close number N879XX.
I thought/hoped it was 1972, as That's the year I was born
Are the grips factory set?

 

[bamabiker]

Hi Guys,
Are the grips factory set?

Are you asking if the grips on your gun are a factory set? If so we need to see them.
If you're asking something else I'm not clear on what.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[TomKuc]

Yes, I'm asking about the grips in the pictures in the first post, because I have exactly the same grips on my 6 inch 28-2. On the other hand my 4 inch 28-2 (N27xx) has "magna" grips.

 

[Fishinfool]

Yes, I'm asking about the grips in the pictures in the first post, because I have exactly the same grips on my 6 inch 28-2. On the other hand my 4 inch 28-2 (N27xx) has "magna" grips.

The grips in the original post appear to be Factory Smith & Wesson targets. Standard issue with all Model 28 were the Magna grips. Factory Target grips could be ordered as an option, or where added later by the owner.

 

[TomKuc]

The grips in the original post appear to be Factory Smith & Wesson targets. Standard issue with all Model 28 were the Magna grips. Factory Target grips could be ordered as an option, or where added later by the owner.

Thank You for the information.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Nice 28-2.

It appears a previous owner put a trigger shoe on the trigger. So it may have had a 'Trigger Job' in the past. Give it a good cleaning and proper lubrication and you may have a great Range Day.

 

[zonker5]

From the numbers in my database I would estimate it shipped in the first quarter of 1973
jcelect

Shipping or manufacturing date?

 

[jcelect]

Date

The only records kept by S&W were the ship dates.
jcelect