The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges

[buffalo4star]

Thought it was time for me to post my 5 screw 4" Pre 28 # S 111330.It is dressed in Keith Brown grips with the original grips(numbered to the HP)sitting next to it.

Just picked up my 2nd. 5 screw Pre M-28 ser. #S 113886.the grips are numbered to the gun.
This,like the other Pre 28 is a 98/99% cond. gun.

 

[yukonb]

One of my 28-2's serial number N148xx

 

[Moblues]

I've really enjoyed this thread, more so since I picked up a 28-2 a few days ago, that has some history. The serial number list at the beginning helped me to narrow down a time frame the gun was made.

My 28-2 is a S/N 94XXX and I probably paid more for it than I should have. However, it belonged to a friend who was a sheriff's captain and it was his duty gun. He retired and shortly after, passed away from a tragic accident. His wife decided to sell his guns and this was one of them.

The challenge I have right now is whether to leave this war horse as is with the holster wear, worn rear slight blade, etc. versus a rebuild to a shootable presentation grade. The grips are worn medallion grips with the usual wear a cop would have for a holstered gun, getting in and out of cars, bluing worn in a couple of spots and so on.

Has anyone done a full "restoration" of a later date gun like this?

 

[Iggy]

Guess I'll add another for the data base.

Run of the mill 6" bbl matte blue 28-2
Serial number N197***

Came with magna grips, but I replaced them years ago with targets.

This gun must have a million miles of riding in patrol cars, ranch pickups, and on horseback.

If I could only have one handgun, this would be it.

 

[snw19_357]

I’ll add my shooter 4” 28-2 from 1973, N1978xx.

She’s been messed with, but mechanically she’s 100%. One heck of a revolver!

 

[snw19_357]

And here’s one from 1967 that BBBS used to have pictured on page 6, s/n S3037xx.

 

[georgem461]

I just bought a Model 28-2 6 inch Ser #N1191XX fOR only $200.I think it's great looking. ZCan't wait to shoot it. Any idea what year it was made?? Pictures later.

Thanks

 

[fyimo]

I bought this one off of a forum member and it should arrive in my hands mid week.

28-2 4 inch with Ahrends Cocobolo Finger grips

 

[weatherby]

lots of real nice 28'S
I picked this one up recently
born on date 68-9
has a drag mark but doesn't appear to have ever been holstered

 

[Big Lou]

Christmas in February.

Purchased a 6" Highway Patrolman SN # S116XXX, 5 screw, all original, all #'s matching, with non relieved diamond targets along with the original black leather basket weave duty leather this week. 1954 or 1955 I believe. Darn near impossible to fine anymore in my neck of the woods.

I think it was probably made the same day as BBBS' 6" HP. The SN's are real close.

Allen-Frame

Please add mine to the list!

 

[fyimo]

I have a 4 inch and bought a 28-2 in 6 inch yesterday on Gunbroker. I should get it in about a week to give me the set of 98% guns that I wanted.

 

[denden]

Here is mine from 1966 (or maybe 1967).

 

[BunnyPuncher]

Hey Gang,

Best thread on the intertubes!

I picked up my Model 28-2 last week through a private sale. This gun is my first handgun (Now in Texas BUT Canadian born hillbilly & resident for 31 years - lots of shotguns and rifles - but no handguns for obvious reasons.) I had originally planned on getting a 686 or a Ruger GP 100, but the Highway Patrolman found me. Been out a few times with it and it is one of the most comfortable guns I have ever used. Glad I was able to get one, and now I want another (with original grips). I hate the grips mine has from an aesthetic viewpoint, but they sure are nice to shoot with. Just wish the S&W logo was not partially covered

This will be my primary home defense weapon & also my primary range gun.

Some pictures and then a query about maintenance if you folks don't mind..

Model 28-2
SN: N567XXX
Edited to add: 4"

Okay now for the question (and picture below). You can see a bit of corrosion on the next picture - on the cylinder and near the hammer on the frame. How should I go about fixing this and making sure it does not spread? (Links are a fine answer here

)

Thanks!

 

[snw19_357]

Originally posted by BunnyPuncher:
You can see a bit of corrosion on the next picture - on the cylinder and near the hammer on the frame. How should I go about fixing this and making sure it does not spread? (Links are a fine answer here

)

First off - Welcome!! And congrats on picking up a fine revolver.
Second – I’d spray the area with a good penetrating oil like CLP or Strike-Hold; or WD40 and Mouse Milk and scrub it with a nylon brush to remove the corrosion and then clean it off and wipe it down with a good oil to prevent any further corrosion.

 

[snw19_357]

Third - Pre 28 I picked up today at a show. sn: S1111xx

 

[Philblack]

Hi everyone !

Here's my own 28-2, with its Nill grips.
Age : 32, sn : N270XXX, 1977 (or the very beginning of 1978)

 

[WoodyUSSLUCE]

I've got N149** 28-2 4" that is a good shooter, I will post pics later when I have access to a good camera.1973 was when it was made.

 

[buffalo4star]

Added my 2nd. Pre 28 see pg. 14 of this post.

 

[Wolffy]

My first Revolver 28-2 6 inch N2264xx
really a great gun

Cheers
Wolffy

 

[GF]

Hey snw_357, that's a classic N frame and a great pic.

If that was all you had it'd be all you'd need.