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

[dgludwig]

Bought my 28-2 (serial # N2827xx) new sometime in the middle to late seventies from Ashland Shooting Supplies in Ashland, Ohio (they used to be a big Smith distributer but have long been out of business). It is pinned and recessed. I routinely keep the box, receipt, manual, etc. for all of my firearms but, strangely, I can't find any of that stuff that came with my 28. At least I didn't lose the gun!

 

[nvrenufguns]

The perfect place for my first post. I've got a 4" 4 screw 28 no dash #S2121XX. Not sure if it's been fired beyond the factory. I'll try pics.

 

[TOMFD]

I just bought a 28-2 for knocking plates around . It has a 4 digit serial # ,N45xx . Used it the other night and just have to get used to the trigger . It came w/pac's on it but would like advice on what originally came w/it . W/try pics in the future . Thanx in advance . Tom C

 

[davel686]

I am the happy owner of a M 28-2 4".
its in great condition and is very mechcanicly sound.
I am really looking forward to putting some rounds through this gun.
I forgot to mention that it is a non-pinned recessed cylinder -2 model with a SN# of N9529XX

 

[LOBO]

FWIW,

I received a factory letter on Monday regarding my 28-2 6". It left the factory on September 1, 1978, and was shipped to Wischo KG, Erlangen, West Germany. A pic of it is on page 15.

 

[2hawk]

I guess this belongs here...

New to me, and my one and only HP, sn N536896:

Shoots like a house afire

 

[FirebirdV8]

Here is my second Highway Patrolman. This is a 4 screw Model 28 (no dash), 4 inch barrel, SN:S2062XX. It was shipped Feb 1961.

 

[st regis]

Model 28 # N955620 was my very first handgun, bought at a hardware store in Lavonia GA for $199.99 new in the box. That was 1984. Still have it. Will get some pics up asap. Joe in GA

 

[tjtoolbox]

This is the one that I own, Purchased from a fellow Forum member, Super shooter, what a rush. Would like a DOB Serial # N504xxx.
S&W all the way!!!

 

[bamabiker]

That one looks very nice. Should be around 1978.

 

[dgludwig]

Beautiful pics, 2hawk!

 

[oldogy]

Still haven't mastered the photo thing, but I have a 6" pre 28 serial number S 129113 with box.

I have one with the six inch barrel and a SN S1291xx, within 50 of yours. Mine is with the box and instructions. I do not believe it has been fired. Price on the box indicates the selling price was $75.00.
oldogy

 

[dgludwig]

I have one with the six inch barrel and a SN S1291xx, within 50 of yours. Mine is with the box and instructions. I do not believe it has been fired. Price on the box indicates the selling price was $75.00.
oldogy

If you want to make a quick buck on that old antique oldogy, I'll double the price on the box and will even pick up the shipping costs. I'll pm you with my mailing address.

 

[mhg2tld]

Here is a picture of a 4 screw 4" pre model 28 Highway Patrolman that I picked up a few weeks back. Someone here on this forum dated it approximately in 1957.

 

[Tslepebull]

Ok for the database is my 28-2, 4" that I traded for two weeks ago. SN is N2561xx.

What I WISH I still had was the 4", 5-screw, pre model-number that I traded off about 10 years ago. It was SN S110231 and had a very nice set of diamond Magna's that were serial numbered to the gun. Yes, I know trading it off was stupid that is why I replaced it with the one above.

 

[guy sajer]

From page 1 of this thread .

Here is the list (breakdown) of members guns by ser.# range and particulars

6 4" 5 screws ,S# range S1046** to S1343**

Has anyone lettered their early first year guns ? I'm curious if a large amount went to LE departments , individual officers or mainly civilian sales ? Just curious , thanks .

 

[AirCommando]

From page 1 of this thread .

Has anyone lettered their early first year guns ? I'm curious if a large amount went to LE departments , individual officers or mainly civilian sales ? Just curious , thanks .

Well, I lettered mine, S1101**, I think it is 3rd month, mine shipped May 17, 1954 to a hardware store in Kansas City, MO. Hope this helps.

AC

 

[flomofo1]

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I found a nice and tight patrolman 4" at the local gunshop.

It is a little beat up on the outside especially from holster wear and pretty dirty all over, BUT

I'm in California and they are asking 550.

Fair price or offer a little less?

I need one good .357 and I was originally looking for a 327 or 627 but these are growing on me, as I just picked up a tight 28-2 model 29 that had also was brought in a little dirty and with a good amount of holster wear. That one was 675 out the door.

 

[dgludwig]

I found a nice and tight patrolman 4" at the local gunshop.

It is a little beat up on the outside especially from holster wear and pretty dirty all over, BUT

I'm in California and they are asking 550.

Fair price or offer a little less?

I need one good .357 and I was originally looking for a 327 or 627 but these are growing on me, as I just picked up a tight 28-2 model 29 that had also was brought in a little dirty and with a good amount of holster wear. That one was 675 out the door.

I don't know about prices in Kalifornia but in the condition you describe, $550.00 would be very steep around here. For that kind of money, you should be able to get one in excellent to very good condition-at least, in my neck of the woods.

 

[rhodnett]

Here's mine. I bought it at a local gun store a few years ago for $350 including a holster....sold the holster for $50. N91946. It's pretty decent except for that scratch under the thumb latch.
I added the pc magnas and T-grip.

 

[davel686]

I am the happy owner of a M 28-2 4".
its in great condition and is very mechcanicly sound.
I am really looking forward to putting some rounds through this gun.
I forgot to mention that it is a non-pinned recessed cylinder -2 model with a SN# of N9529XX

I didn't post the SN# at first because when i got it and took the picture I hadn't had time to read all the threads concerning this great gun.
My M 28-2 4" has a recessed cylinder but a non-pinned barrel.
SN# is N9529XX

 

[deanodog]

Here is a 28-3 just purchased from forum member. I will use his pics,

 

[davel686]

This is My son-in-laws new pride and joy.
I just picked this up yesterday for him and am very pleased with it.
I bought it from a forum member and he sent Me a gun that will help my SIL be able to shoot better with just one eye.
the enhanced front sight and rear outlined back sight will really make a difference for him.

 

[guy sajer]

Well, I lettered mine, S1101**, I think it is 3rd month, mine shipped May 17, 1954 to a hardware store in Kansas City, MO. Hope this helps.

AC

Thank you . Yes , very much . Mine is a little earlier , but I have never taken time to letter it . I assumed that maybe given the model name that a good portion of the earlier ones might have been LE . Just curious .

 

[2sigs]

My 28-2 S/N S2461xx

My 28-2 s/n S2461xx
The pictures without the Diamond Targets is how I bought it, also the Trigger shoe. I believe it is a 64 so I dressed it in Diamond Targets.

Sure some nice H.P.'s in here and some awesome quality pics, Mine don't compare!

Thanks for looking
-2Sigs

 

[ozzie9]

Allen, maby you have room for one more 28, N512750 6 in.

 

[Lefkiguy]

Just bought a H.P., 5 screw serial S1134xx. Hope the link to the pic works, and thanks to Matt who's picture I'm using since it's in the klink until Jan 2.

I had a 28-3 before but sold it, and this one is much more interesting, I'll keep this youngster next to the pre 27 from July '52.

 

[Lefkiguy]

I dug up the picture of the 28-3, for your viewing pleasure.

 

[pspencer]

First post here

Hello all, I just purchased my first Highway Patrolman, mostly as a result of the incredible amount of information I found here. It is a Model 28, 4" barrel, no dash, serial number S189xxx, which if I am reading the previous posts correctly puts it in the 1958-59 range. It is about 98% condition, Magna diamond grips correct for this gun but a different number, no box. As soon as I can get a decent photo of it I will post here, the camera I have will not do it justice. Thanks again for all of the great info on here, it was a big help.

 

[tyler2u]

Well, it took me a while to finally get around to posting pics to this thread, but here they are. I was browsing a gun shop in Albuquerque in 2008 and came across this pre model number Highway Patrolman with a 6" barrel for $365. The finish is superb except at the muzzle. It's wearing Diamond Magnas, although they aren't numbered to the gun. Serial is 1203XX and the grips are 104595. Believe that puts the gun around early 1955 based on the other info in this thread. I've had it to the range twice and it's very accurate. I'm now looking for a 27 or another HP with a 4" barrel. Afraid this is going to get addicting . . .