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

[riverday]

I agree. Looking at the classifieds, it looks like decently priced grips go quick. I guess I'll just keep my eyes open.

Brian - The diamond center magna and target stocks are harder to find and there is a premium for them - especially the target stocks.
Sometimes you can find them at a local sporting goods or pawn shop, also at some gun shows. Some even go up for auction on Ebay - just do a search for Smith & Wesson grips. Just make sure that you look for N Frame size stocks for your Highway Patrolman.
There are companies that make reproduction stocks, but if it was me, I'd try to find the real thing if I could - sometimes you can luck up on a pair that is in pretty good shape for about the same price as the reproductions.
Good luck,
Gary

 

[SF1973]

Thanks for the tips Gary. Unfortunately I live in the SF Bay Area. Gun Shops and Shows around here are nothing like in other parts of the country. Slim pickings to say the least.

 

[phenson]

My HP, a 1959 4 screw SN S 190xxx

 

[jpz]

Here is my latest aquisition. Went to the local gunstore yesterday and found this beauty. 4" Mod 28-2, N102XXX, unfired in box with the cleaning kit unopened. Came with box no papers. I probably paid too much for it but I could not let it go. The staggs are mine, it came with the original magnas.

 

[Jasper71]

I just picked up a model 28-3 4" today . It looks sweet has the box and all the paperwork. serial #N956XXX.

 

[Buford57]

A shop I visit once or twice a month had a matched pair of 6" M28-2s in the case when I stopped in last week, at prices I thought were a bit low for the area. This one, S2623XX and an N-prefix. I put money down on this one and picked it up today. The N-gun was gone by the time I got back.

I will keep my eyes open for a pair of late diamond magnas, but I have been wanting to experiment with duplicating the original .357 158 gr. lead bullet loads and I can't think of a better test platform with the current Hogues.

 

[Allen-frame]

Some kind of record?

Now with 50,000 views, and more than 300 posts, is this thread some kind of record?
Little did I know when I started this , where it would end up.

Congratulations to all you H.P. owners, keep the faith.

 

[gjamison]

here's my HP ser#S189308, enjoy

 

[AirCommando]

I just got this 6" 28-2 today. Serial # N587803.

AC

 

[Wheelgunner840]

I got this one today as well. It's serial# puts it at 1978. Not far off from yours AirCommando!

WG840

 

[AirCommando]

Nice gun WG840! I saw your other thread about it. Today was a good day!

AC

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Today was a good day!

Agreed!

WG840

 

[Lonesome Bullet]

Highway Patrolman 28-2 s/n 567XXX, 6", Herrett grips. I picked it up well used several years ago. Very accurate with the right load and if I'm having a very good day.

 

[Johnny West]

This is the one I got yesterday, posted on another thread. SR # N8##. I like it a lot. I have a 6" with the standard grips I got in 73, new for 100 bucks, also. Sorry for the bad pic. The Sebbie came out better.

 

[meatmaker]

I have a m 28-2 6inch brushed Nickel s272xxx would like to know more about this S&W meatmaker

 

[tug700]

Sorry, no pics but I have a 28-2, 4 inch, SN N2230xx. When the camera is in working order, I will post a pic.

 

[mpbluenw]

As soon as I can, I'll post a picture of my 6 inch version. Serial number is N944XX. Was a former duty gun carried by a local sheriff's major.

 

[mamartin043]

My M28 Highway Patrolman S194508

 

[SDH]

Great thread! Thanks, Steve

M-28, four screw, #S2148XX, newer grips.

 

[Clammy16]

This is my 28-2, 6" barrel. The grips aren't original to the gun, unfortunately . The serial number is S282xxx. I took this one out to the range on Sunday for the first time, and I was blown away by how nice a shooter and how accurate it is!

Here it is with it's bigger brother: my 29-3.

Cheers!