Pre 28 not stamped Highway Patrolman

[VM]

Yes i followed the instructions. Used the Paypal option and it was accepted. It was only 30 minutes ago. Maybe it takes a while to get through the system here.?
I had been a member for quite some time, then let my membership lapse. If Roy tells me the gun is rare and worth a million dollars, then it is worth the membership donation

Did you join the SWCA or donate to the Forum?

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I found out that this was issued to a Conservation Officer from Lacrosse Wi.
Perhaps the very early government issued guns that didn't go to the police weren't stamped highway patrolman.

The Conservation Officer worked for Federal, State or a Local entity? Grandchildren usually have no ideal who grandpa worked off. I have seen this with people selling firearms they inherited and they have no ideal what the backstory is.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

If Roy tells me the gun is rare and worth a million dollars, then ...

I say its just an old gun and worth at least $800

 

[rgm36]

You dont buy 5 screw pre-28s with diamond target grips in Wisconsin for $800 anymore. The grips are worth $300 alone.

 

[DARE]

rgm36,
You are now listed as a bronze contributor.
Looks like you did not join the SWCA. You signed up to support the Forum.
I am also a bronze contributor. $30 per year.
I think SWCA membership is $60. I had to mail a check. Assume the process is still the same.

 

[rgm36]

Im confused. I went to SWCA page and selected becoming a member, so i thought i was becoming s member of the SWCA.
As i go back now again, all i keep getting is the same thing no matter what i select or push to open.
Every time i try to join SWCA it keeps going to the Smith&Wesson forum to join.
I cant figure it out.

 

[DARE]

Step by step.
1. Go to SWCA Public Area (click on it)
2. Click on sticky: Information about the SWCA
3. Brings up a thread by handejector. Click on SWCA Application
4. You are redirected to SWCA. Click on I understand the risk. Proceed anyway.
5. Click on Membership Application (pdf)
6. Fill out the application and print it. Mail the application and your check to the address listed. There is also an option to pay with PayPal. You can email your application if you don't want to mail it.

 

[rgm36]

Everytime i select SWCA Application in Hand Ejectors thread, i am redirected to the S&W Forum.
Done it 15 times. Thats why i thought i was joining SWCA. It doesnt work for me the way it should.

 

[SAFireman]

Direct link

Here is the direct link to the pdf form https://theswca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SWCA-Membership-Form.pdf

Open the link in a new window (tab), click the "yes, I understand the risk" and it will open the pdf document for you.

I hope that helps.

I also attached the form to this post, you can click to open it.

 

[rgm36]

Darn old eyes�� I couldnt see the fine print on my phone. I got it now. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Retired W4]

Now, about that strangely marked HP?

 

[rgm36]

The full serial number is S121120

 

[StrawHat]

Has anything been uncovered about this revolver?

Kevin

 

[rgm36]

Well, I have made a few attempts to get information about the gun through other members who reached out to Roy for me. Sadly, they have gotten no response.
I guess the final summation of this gun is that it is at the "very least " a scarce incorrectly barrel marked Highway Patrolman (pre-28) since the barrel is original.
There cant be many like it, which makes it collectable in its own right.

 

[Mbrgr1]

Well, I have made a few attempts to get information about the gun through other members who reached out to Roy for me. Sadly, they have gotten no response.
I guess the final summation of this gun is that it is at the "very least " a scarce incorrectly barrel marked Highway Patrolman (pre-28) since the barrel is original.
There cant be many like it, which makes it collectable in its own right.

Now that your are a member, did you ask about it in the ship date and "ask Roy" sections? If it were something special other than a stamping error, you would probably get a clue from the answer...

2 "pre" 28s close to yours shipped in Jan 55 and Mar 56 although the higher serial shipped 14 months before the lower.

I'm pretty sure S&W employees knew we would be asking these questions all these years later and decided to mess with us!








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[rgm36]

No.
I had other members reach out to Roy for me and they both said they got no reply from him.
I am surprised at that, but it may not be special enough for him to respond to.
Perhaps someone else could try for me?

 

[Doc44]

I researched the serial number and found that Inspector Gruber sent the HP back to S&W in October 1956 to have a new barrel fitted. The invoice for this work is dated October 26, 1956. Apparently, S&W used a barrel roll marked for a .357 Magnum as the replacement, but with all the other features correct for a HP.

Mystery solved?

Bill