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

[Flesh Wound]

Mine came with target grips too. Not sure if that was the original configuration as it shipped to the Texas Dept. of Public Safety or not but I really love the feel of the target grips.

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[UncleDuke]

I plan on carrying this one once I get a good holster. While were on the subject, what speedloaders work for this model?

 

[Flesh Wound]

HKS 27-A works on these.

 

[UncleDuke]

Thank you!

 

[A10]

Welcome to the Forum UncleDuke! That 28 looks exactly how they ought to. They were meant to be used.

 

[Big_JimmyC]

Grips

My S-serial HP that taught me trigger work, tuning(and came out well), got a bit of a cold blue makeover (it was already re-blued, just tired)and makes me a better shooter...

If you don't mind me asking where did you get those grips?

 

[CajunBass]

I might as well add this one to this thread.

I plan on picking it up later this morning.

1970, "N" prefix, four inch, with Eagle stocks, four inch barrel, box, some of the papers, but no tools.

 

[nolesfan]

I have a 4 screw M 28 4 inch S 182*** I have a 28-2 6 inch N 247***

 

[OLDSTER]

6" 28-2

I like the Eagle smooth rosewood Classics on my 4" , so I got a pair for my 6" as well

 

[greenmachine]

I have a 4 screw M 28 4 inch S 182*** I have a 28-2 6 inch N 247***

Many of us follow this thread daily and absolutely love pictures.

 

[BigBill]

I have a shot at a fourth s&w M28-2 HP "S" serial number with a 6" barrel in blue in about 95% condition. I have two m28 no dash and one m28-2 already. It has the football cutout left grip. I'm on the fence do I need another. But I was thinking about getting this one maybe nickeled.

 

[greenmachine]

Just let me have it instead.

 

[Mountain Goat]

I just picked up a Model 28 serial number S201894. Probably 95% with a little holster wear in the usual places. It is a 4-screw frame and came with unnumbered non-relieved diamond targets. Would those be correct for this vintage, 1959ish? The barrel is 6 inches. What is current value of these?

Thanks!

 

[rjk666]

value

I have HP 357 with a 6 in barrel SN# S121xxx

Got it from my wife's grandfather. I think above average condition , not original grips. Looking for a value.

Thanks

 

[packard8]

Hi Folks,

I inherited a 6" M 28 Highway Patrolman, S/N S1958xx, 1959-1960 I believe?

Would these be the correct grips and finish?

Thanks

 

[19leben]

Is the nickel satin finished ?

 

[bruner1981]

Hi Folks,

I inherited a 6" M 28 Highway Patrolman, S/N S1958xx, 1959-1960 I believe?

Would these be the correct grips and finish?

Thanks

Unfortunately, neither the finish nor the grips are correct. The trigger and hammer have been nickeled as well, which is evidence of a refinish. Whether or not the refinish was done by Smith and Wesson, I can't tell you. The grips, if they were correct, would have a diamond around the screw. The grips you have are later style target stocks.

All that said though, you have a great looking Highway Patrolman and a great shooter at that. Enjoy!

 

[packard8]

Is the nickel satin finished ?

Yes, nickel satin. Here are some better pix.

 

[packard8]

Unfortunately, neither the finish nor the grips are correct. The trigger and hammer have been nickeled as well, which is evidence of a refinish. Whether or not the refinish was done by Smith and Wesson, I can't tell you. The grips, if they were correct, would have a diamond around the screw. The grips you have are later style target stocks.

All that said though, you have a great looking Highway Patrolman and a great shooter at that. Enjoy!

Thanks Bruner. I suspected as much reading this thread. It is a great shooter, very accurate when I do my part.

Cheers

 

[HARDWARE]

A 6" S series from '67

A 4" N from '74