New to me Highway Patrolman...Next to the Last, Almost Final Update, Sept. 10th, 2016
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Perfect "Shooter"...... and WVa woods bumming outfit!!!!!
Congrats again on a great find!!!!!!
Congrats again on a great find!!!!!!
OP
Well, this is a very "Mini" shooting report, but even though I didn't have much time today, plus it's hot and humid, I wanted to make sure that my new aquision actually fired. Fired 5 rounds each: Federal .357 magnum 158 gr JSP; my .38 special 158 gr hard cast Keith SWC handload with 3.0 gr of Bullseye; and .38 factory 158 gr RNL Magtech. All from 15 yards.
Here is the target from the Federal 158 gr .357 JSP:
So at least we know that it works!!
Probably a good thing they didn't send me to Rio, though, not exactly Olympic quality shooting here. I figure that any defects are in my aging eyes. Funny how the size of the sights and their sharpness has changed over the years!!!
Thanks for all the comments suggestions and help with this mini project of mine!!
Best Regards, Les
Here is the target from the Federal 158 gr .357 JSP:
So at least we know that it works!!
Probably a good thing they didn't send me to Rio, though, not exactly Olympic quality shooting here. I figure that any defects are in my aging eyes. Funny how the size of the sights and their sharpness has changed over the years!!!
Thanks for all the comments suggestions and help with this mini project of mine!!
Best Regards, Les
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Bam-Bam:
I think it will be just that!! Thanks for your kind comments. I see that you are from Western PA... We're practically neighbors. Do you by any chance belong to the Pennsylvania Gun Collector's Association (PGCA)? And if so, do you ever attend their shows in Pittsburgh? I have been a member since the early 80s, I think, and used to go to every show, still keep up my membership, but don't go to all the shows. They were great back when they were at Monroeville. I sure have bought a lot of guns there over the years, and sold a few also. Mostly regretted the selling. Last gun I sold there was a Colt SAA blued 4 3/4" with factory Ivorys. 44-40, with an extra cylinder in 44 special. Only gun I ever sold that my girl ever gave me the devil over. I've regretted it ever since.
Best Regards, Les
Jackcpat
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Model 28
Les,
Love the 28 you picked up. 4 inch N frame in classic leather you just can't beat it. Of all my hand guns my model 28 goes with me more than any other. Congrats
Les,
Love the 28 you picked up. 4 inch N frame in classic leather you just can't beat it. Of all my hand guns my model 28 goes with me more than any other. Congrats
OP
Jackcpat:
I can see why. I have a nice 27 3 1/2" with Ivory grips on it and in really nice almost new condition. But I probably won't carry it through the brambles and lay around the woods with it. This 28 already has a few finish flaws and wear, and is still in great shooting shape. I can carry it anywhere. I'm basically a "J" frame guy though, for the last 15 years or so, so I'm going to have to get used to a little weight!
Best Regards, Les
OP
For anyone monitoring this thread, and interested in Model 28s...Highway Patrolman revolvers, there is a long running thread, which in my ignorance, I just found today: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...lman-thread-including-n-frame-ser-ranges.html and it is an amazing assemblage of HP lore. Highly recommended. It is now at something like 40 pages, and I am trying to work my way through it. Very interesting historically for listing of serial ranges, variations, numbers produced, beautiful photography (not counting mine).
Best Regards, Les
Best Regards, Les
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Les this is my 4" 28 set up for those woods hikes.
I have some smooth PC/Modified magnas and a grip adapter.
I have some smooth PC/Modified magnas and a grip adapter.
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Les this is my 4" 28 set up for those woods hikes.
I have some smooth PC/Modified magnas and a grip adapter.
Paul:
That is an absolutely beautiful Highway Patrolman!! I think those grips look great with that finish. Great photography too. Thanks for sharing with us. That's a great angle to show it off.
I've been reading some of the other threads on this gun. I love this forum. It is (as I have said before) like graduate school for Smith aficionados.
As you know, my new 28 is sort of a project gun. I'm having a great time with it, but I'm back to teaching now, and it's cutting into my play time!!
Best Regards, Les
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Well, this is turning into a project gun. Who would've guessed? Due to the generosity of a fellow forum member who noticed the sad state of the right hand side of my trigger, I now have a new trigger, and a "S&W" brand grip adapter as well. Here are a few pictures of this little project.
The old trigger in place:
New trigger and grip adaptor donated by fellow forum member:
New trigger installed, with the sideplate still off:
Model 28-2 with new trigger and grip adapter in place. I think that it was a simple and effective solution to a cosmetic problem, and the grip adapter provides my favorite feel in a revolver grip. I wore Tyler T Grips on both of my service revolvers during my 22 year Law Enforcement career, and I am most used to this "feel".
My most sincere thanks go out to fellow forum member "Weatherby", whose generous karma made this project possible!!!
Best Regards, Les
The old trigger in place:
New trigger and grip adaptor donated by fellow forum member:
New trigger installed, with the sideplate still off:
Model 28-2 with new trigger and grip adapter in place. I think that it was a simple and effective solution to a cosmetic problem, and the grip adapter provides my favorite feel in a revolver grip. I wore Tyler T Grips on both of my service revolvers during my 22 year Law Enforcement career, and I am most used to this "feel".
My most sincere thanks go out to fellow forum member "Weatherby", whose generous karma made this project possible!!!
Best Regards, Les
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Jackcpat
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Model 28
Awesome case hardening
Awesome case hardening
Fantastic pictures Les
That trigger couldn't have a better home.
It looks happy on your 28 : )
That trigger couldn't have a better home.
It looks happy on your 28 : )
OP
Yep! I hadn't used any of my Armorer skills for a long time. I may have told you, but my first school was something like 3 weeks at the S&W factory there in your home state of Massachusetts!! Back in 1977. That was one of the most awesome experiences of my career. Seeing the guns being created from the big drop forges through the final fitting and finishing, and then working in the shop under the watchful eyes of our magnificent instructors, both experienced fitters and finishers, was a wonderful education. Went to several field refresher courses over the years, but spending the time in Springfield was the best. Also still have the factory tool kits that they supplied, and ended up with more than one, since when we switched to Glocks, the dept had no more use for them.
So, again, Paul, thanks a bunch. I've had a lot of fun with this old warhorse, and am looking forward to putting in some serious shooting with it. I've been shooting an 11.3 ounce .357, and when I shot this 40 ounce one, it was like a .22!!! I can hold up a lot longer with it than my 340 PD!!!
Best Regards, Les
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Yeah, anytime you want to make a quick coupla hundred on that one, I'm your guy.
Not a member ...Buddy Savage (of Braverman's) was the Sec or Treasurer and was always trying to talk me into joining...... I use to attend a lot of their shows...... but backed off a few years ago......couldn't keep track of where they were;Monroeville, Pittsburgh Mills, Northway mall now Butler.........
Now that you have a grip adapter..... you need a set of Exectioner's Stag grips for that 28.... got a set on my 4" 28 and it's a "fancy but all business" look.... add a 4/5" belt knife and you'd be GTG in the woods of W.Va.
dabney
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Les, the 4-inch, blue steel, Model 28 has a strong history here in Muscogee County. Prior to the 1970 county/city consolidation (Muscogee/Columbus), the local County Police carried the described Model 28 as standard issue. I remember seeing those officers as a kid and, man-oh-man, did those 28's look like mini-cannons hanging off their hips, secured within a black leather swivel holster. I do remember that in the 1950's I looked upon those fine men with much awe and admiration. The "roots" of my own LE career starting with that "image" firmly ingrained in my memory. Thanks my friend for a great post on a great firearm!
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Nice. Never had a 4" 28, preferred the 6" for field use. But for $475, wudda been on that like a pit bull on a bone. You got a good deal.
policerevolvercollector
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I like everything about that rig!!! Very nice catch!
As previously mentioned, these make great conversions to .45 Colt. There is a forum member who has one that was redone in .38-40 which makes me envious every time I see it!
As previously mentioned, these make great conversions to .45 Colt. There is a forum member who has one that was redone in .38-40 which makes me envious every time I see it!
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Great find at a very good price... I would have gladly paid it.
As far as the oil soaked stocks.... place them in an empty coffee can cover with acetone. Let them soak for a few days, change the acetone... let soak for a few more. Let them dry for a day, sand smooth the non checkered parts coat with tung oil... repeat as needed.... I did this with an old set that I put on my 66-3
Great find at a very good price... I would have gladly paid it.
As far as the oil soaked stocks.... place them in an empty coffee can cover with acetone. Let them soak for a few days, change the acetone... let soak for a few more. Let them dry for a day, sand smooth the non checkered parts coat with tung oil... repeat as needed.... I did this with an old set that I put on my 66-3
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