The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges
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JasonV7466
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I appreciate the response MP1983. I am actually looking to sell the gun as I said I'm more interested in semi-autos. I'd like to get $450 out of it which shouldn't be a problem as the gun has only been fired a couple of times. The inside of the barrel is in perfect condition. I would also be interested in trading for a new or newer Taurus TCP and $200 cash if anyone lives near Tampa.
You should list it for sale or trade in the For Sale forum here. Also post whether the stocks are original or not, if you have the box, documents, etc. Plenty of photos will help, too. I doubt you'll have any problem trading an early '70s Highway Patrolman for a Taurus.
JasonV7466
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Cool. Thanks DB. I've already had several offers so far, but I will see if I can find the forsale forum and load up several pics..lol For all those still interested, the gun is all original, with the original wood stocks, it does not have the box or paperwork, but does come with the original holster that it was purchased with and a plastic hard case.You should list it for sale or trade in the For Sale forum here. Also post whether the stocks are original or not, if you have the box, documents, etc. Plenty of photos will help, too. I doubt you'll have any problem trading an early '70s Highway Patrolman for a Taurus.
Thanks again DB.
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Brought home a brother (top) to my old (1954) model 28 (bottom). Found this one at a pawn shop today for $300 and though I didn't need another one I could not pass on it. It is in excellent condition with only a little muzzle wear on the left side and two scratches on the cylinder. It has the original matching number Magna grips. Someone took good care of this one since 1973 when it was made. I can never figure out how people can let these great guns go. SN N1133XX & S1343XX.
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DPS Marked Highway Patrolman
It sports some smooth bone elk thanks to the "Executioner." I'm still waiting on confirmation from Mr. Jinks that it is a Texas Dept of Public Safety service revolver. Will also work to get decent photo of the "DPS" markings.
It sports some smooth bone elk thanks to the "Executioner." I'm still waiting on confirmation from Mr. Jinks that it is a Texas Dept of Public Safety service revolver. Will also work to get decent photo of the "DPS" markings.
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DPS stamp below cylinder on left side
Xfuzz...if you happen upon this pic, I'd be interested in your knowledge about the old DPS marked Model 28's in Texas.
UPDATE: Mr. Jinks confirmed that it is a Texas issue DPS gun, sent out June 30, 1972. He also shared that DPS (the Texas Highway Patrol) was indeed one of the first agencies to use the "Highway Patrolman" - they began the first year of production, 1954.
Xfuzz...if you happen upon this pic, I'd be interested in your knowledge about the old DPS marked Model 28's in Texas.
UPDATE: Mr. Jinks confirmed that it is a Texas issue DPS gun, sent out June 30, 1972. He also shared that DPS (the Texas Highway Patrol) was indeed one of the first agencies to use the "Highway Patrolman" - they began the first year of production, 1954.
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28-3, S/N N578xxx. I'm guessing 1979, the same year Disco died.
I know it's been answered before, but what exactly is the little squiggly glyph stamped on the barrel? I've heard it was a Native American symbol, but I was wondering the context.
I have been wondering what this symbol means as well. Any ideas?
Finished the strip and Tru Oil treatment for my HP a couple weeks ago. It was my first attempt at refinishing grips and I was happy with the results. I posted additional pictures and notes on the Gunsmithing page but thought I'd add one here.
MissouriCrowinMass
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I love shooting my 28-2 in 6".
I have a 28-2 in 4" with a target hammer & trigger. Both are examples of mechanical perfection. Bought them both used.
I'm starting to get almost as good in double-action as I am in SA. I have a Ruger GP-100 which has a fine SA trigger. But nothing beats these 28-2's in double-action. The Ruger is not even close.
I reload and shoot mostly 158 gr. LSWC behind mild loads of Win 231, Universal or Bullseye.
I have a 28-2 in 4" with a target hammer & trigger. Both are examples of mechanical perfection. Bought them both used.
I'm starting to get almost as good in double-action as I am in SA. I have a Ruger GP-100 which has a fine SA trigger. But nothing beats these 28-2's in double-action. The Ruger is not even close.
I reload and shoot mostly 158 gr. LSWC behind mild loads of Win 231, Universal or Bullseye.
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Just got around to reading this thread. I have one to contribute _ a 28-2, s/n N5928xx,4-inch. 3-screw, of course, I'm guessing from 1978-79. I bought it about 1997 at a pawnshop in Middle Tennessee, and quickly discovered why the price was so reasonable. The gun was like new, but the cylinder gap measured about .014, and shooting magnum loads felt like getting hit in the face with a broom. That gun was obviously from the period when their quality control went to pot.
I called the repair center, and a very nice lady whose name I unfortunately cannot recall told me that that gun should have never made it out the door in that condition no matter when it was produced. She told me to ship it to them and they would fix it. I did so, and when it came back it had had the barrel set back, the forcing cone recut, and the gap set at .004 with NO cylinder play. A shootin' machine if ever there was one.
It now wears a reworked set of dark red walnut targets and looks quite similar to nostraDONus' fine specimen shown in the post above, and it ain't for sale!
Snuffy2
I called the repair center, and a very nice lady whose name I unfortunately cannot recall told me that that gun should have never made it out the door in that condition no matter when it was produced. She told me to ship it to them and they would fix it. I did so, and when it came back it had had the barrel set back, the forcing cone recut, and the gap set at .004 with NO cylinder play. A shootin' machine if ever there was one.
It now wears a reworked set of dark red walnut targets and looks quite similar to nostraDONus' fine specimen shown in the post above, and it ain't for sale!
Snuffy2
MP1983....
90% sure yours is an Old DPS troopers revolver.
All the ones I have come across had the same markings.
Local Trooper caught me at my shop this weekend he is looking
the same model.
His Granddad was a Ranger and he has inherited a neat collection of handguns.
90% sure yours is an Old DPS troopers revolver.
All the ones I have come across had the same markings.
Local Trooper caught me at my shop this weekend he is looking
the same model.
His Granddad was a Ranger and he has inherited a neat collection of handguns.
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thanks, Xfuzz. Do you have any idea what years DPS issued these?
Any idea on the first year they used them. I know Roy Jinks' book notes that Texas Highway Patrol in the 1950's was one of the original agencies requesting the Model 28. Also, any idea when they did away with them?
UPDATE: Mr. Jinks has confirmed mine is a Texas DPS issue revolver, stamped DPS at the factory, sent to DPS in Austin on June 30, 1972. Also shared they bought their first Highway Patrolmans in 1954.
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I found two Model 28's at a pawn shop yesterday, both in the $550.00 range. One is a 4 screw, S203XXX 6 inch no dash, probably 95% , the other a 4" 28-2, S304XXX, probably 90%+, neither have original grips. Fair price these days? I didn't get either, but they have both been sitting on the shelf for a while
You will probably get different opinions on pricing, but I would pay $550 for a 28 only if it was in 99% or better condition. However, especially in some parts of the country, demand drives up prices to outrageous and beyond. I have seen mint or unfired 28s listed in the $600 plus range.
Thanks Neal, I don't think the Seattle area has a particular demand that would drive up the prices, and I think there may be some negotiating room since they have been around for a bit. I'll keep the forum posted.
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I just got a 6" 28 no-dash w/original grips in 85%, maybe clean up to 90%, condition for $366 + $20 shipping off an auction board two weeks ago. I think that was a good price and I (and a lot of guys) would pay a premium for a 4". Although I would rather have a 6" for shooting to be honest. Same seller had a like new no-box 6" 28 dash-unknown that went for $500 + shipping with only one bidder (starting bid) and original grips. It was easily worth $134 more then the one I got but I only buy shooters, unless a safe-queen is real cheap of course!
From my earlier post. I forgot to mention that it is also both pinned and recessed. I see from other posts that this one is more likely from 1980 or so, and that S/Ns right after mine have one or the other feature, but not both. Would my gun perhaps be one of the last p&r Model 28-2s?
Thanks,
Snuffy2
keithherrington
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Don't know if you guy would be interested, but...
I picked up a Model 28 several years ago with almost no wear on it at all. It had a damaged barrel and had not been shot at all since. I picked it up for a song and was halfway through a custom 45ACP build when I stopped. All the action/trigger/cylinder work is done and now I've decided to install a new Model 1955 barrel instead of a heavy custom barrel. It's now a round butt so I can use my Nill target grips that came off of the 625 when it sold. It's going to end up looking like a standard Model 1955 target revolver except it will have a Weigand rear sight blade, Nill PPC Hemphill grips, a narrow serrated service trigger and a pinned front sight. The 28 cylinder was used so the throats all match at .452". It may not look exciting when I get done but it sure should shoot. Pics will be posted when done.
Keith
I picked up a Model 28 several years ago with almost no wear on it at all. It had a damaged barrel and had not been shot at all since. I picked it up for a song and was halfway through a custom 45ACP build when I stopped. All the action/trigger/cylinder work is done and now I've decided to install a new Model 1955 barrel instead of a heavy custom barrel. It's now a round butt so I can use my Nill target grips that came off of the 625 when it sold. It's going to end up looking like a standard Model 1955 target revolver except it will have a Weigand rear sight blade, Nill PPC Hemphill grips, a narrow serrated service trigger and a pinned front sight. The 28 cylinder was used so the throats all match at .452". It may not look exciting when I get done but it sure should shoot. Pics will be posted when done.
Keith
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