The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges
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Flint Ridge
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Must have worked as it now has over 250,000 views! Thanks Allen for kicking this off...
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Allen-frame
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And (now) 1151 posts!
no-logic
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I have a 28-2 N180XXX 6" bbl. It's a 3 screw model. I bought it in '77 for $100. I think I did O.K.
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Early highwaypatrolman
I found this site while trying to find info about a S W highwaypatrolman. So here is my first post.
This one says S 1216xx and has a 30308 on the hinge and number 7 below the 30308. Looks like a coke bottle grip from the pics I saw on this forum. It looks to be in good shape too!
A family member was a fish and game agent in CA, his old badge and his 357 go well together. The holster is a buckheimer, how to preserve it? any tips?
I can't wait to have it looked at and cleaned by a pro so we can fire it. Anyone suggest a good shop in NW WA State?
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I found this site while trying to find info about a S W highwaypatrolman. So here is my first post.
This one says S 1216xx and has a 30308 on the hinge and number 7 below the 30308. Looks like a coke bottle grip from the pics I saw on this forum. It looks to be in good shape too!
A family member was a fish and game agent in CA, his old badge and his 357 go well together. The holster is a buckheimer, how to preserve it? any tips?
I can't wait to have it looked at and cleaned by a pro so we can fire it. Anyone suggest a good shop in NW WA State?
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Congratulations, Cars&Guns, and welcome to the Forum! You started out with a fine Smith there! The numbers under the crane in these pre-model number guns really don't mean anything, they are assembly numbers. The serial number is the one preceded by the S on the bottom of the grip frame, and is the one that tells us most about the gun. PM sent......
Hello Everyone! New to the forums, and came here looking for information. Boy, did I find it! Always been a bit of a wheeler-dealer-trader, and managed to pick up this beauty the other day, and didn't know much of anything about it at the time, so I started Googling around, and low and behold, I came across this wonderful thread. Spent 3 evenings reading through the whole thing, and loved everything. You guys have more info here than anywhere else I've come across.
Anyhow, on to the interesting stuff.
Apparently I've found a S&W pre model 28.
Initially, I had no clue how to identify anything about it, but from my reading here, it's described as follows.
1954 .357 Highway Patrolman w/4" barrel, pinned & recessed, 5-screw
S/N - S 1302xx (On frame & back of cylinder)
The barrel has a different S/N - S 1102xx
Work number (on hinge & frame right behind hinge) 41407
It has the correct Magna grips with the diamonds & black washers inside.
The right grip has S/N 153258, and the left grip is unnumbered, however, there is a name fully embossed up the inside edge of the backstrap. First initial, middle initial, last name. Don't necessarily want to post that here, but the grips & frame have been together long enough that the name has also transferred to the grip.
I'm no expert, but I would place the condition & bluing at about 85%, maybe better? There's a slight wiggle to the lockup, but nothing horrible, and the trigger is very light & crisp. Possibly the best I've ever felt.
Well, That's about all I can tell verbally. On to the pics!
And I suppose I should also thank & congratulate Allen for starting one of the more awesome firearm threads I've yet to come across!
If anyone has any additional info they would either like to know about it, or pass along my way on either the gun, OR the ammo box pictured (100% full), that they want to share, that would be wonderful!
Happy 2013!
~Starfire
Anyhow, on to the interesting stuff.
Apparently I've found a S&W pre model 28.
Initially, I had no clue how to identify anything about it, but from my reading here, it's described as follows.
1954 .357 Highway Patrolman w/4" barrel, pinned & recessed, 5-screw
S/N - S 1302xx (On frame & back of cylinder)
The barrel has a different S/N - S 1102xx
Work number (on hinge & frame right behind hinge) 41407
It has the correct Magna grips with the diamonds & black washers inside.
The right grip has S/N 153258, and the left grip is unnumbered, however, there is a name fully embossed up the inside edge of the backstrap. First initial, middle initial, last name. Don't necessarily want to post that here, but the grips & frame have been together long enough that the name has also transferred to the grip.
I'm no expert, but I would place the condition & bluing at about 85%, maybe better? There's a slight wiggle to the lockup, but nothing horrible, and the trigger is very light & crisp. Possibly the best I've ever felt.
Well, That's about all I can tell verbally. On to the pics!
And I suppose I should also thank & congratulate Allen for starting one of the more awesome firearm threads I've yet to come across!
If anyone has any additional info they would either like to know about it, or pass along my way on either the gun, OR the ammo box pictured (100% full), that they want to share, that would be wonderful!
Happy 2013!
~Starfire
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C Broad Arrow
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I found a 28-2 4inch at a local gun store marked down to $300 in very good condition.
Of course it is a good deal. The only way it could be a better deal is if the box and wrapping paper were included.
But alast, that is not to be the case.
But it will soon occupy a place in my gun safe.
Of course it is a good deal. The only way it could be a better deal is if the box and wrapping paper were included.
But alast, that is not to be the case.
But it will soon occupy a place in my gun safe.
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rebel0994
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My 1st .357 was a 4" HP back when I was 15, it had a bad nickel job, and was almost worn out at the time. I traded it for a newer model 19 ,but I have wanted another HP ever since. Maybe a 6" this time.
williamlayton
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HP's demand a place at the range as much as on a shelf in the safe.
I like all three of my HP's.
Blessings
I like all three of my HP's.
Blessings
Don Luigi
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My Highway Patrolman made in 1954-55 needs a new extractor. How could I get one mailed to me in South Africa?
Hello Everyone! New to the forums, and came here looking for information. Boy, did I find it! Always been a bit of a wheeler-dealer-trader, and managed to pick up this beauty the other day, and didn't know much of anything about it at the time, so I started Googling around, and low and behold, I came across this wonderful thread. Spent 3 evenings reading through the whole thing, and loved everything. You guys have more info here than anywhere else I've come across.
Anyhow, on to the interesting stuff.
Apparently I've found a S&W pre model 28.
Initially, I had no clue how to identify anything about it, but from my reading here, it's described as follows.
1954 .357 Highway Patrolman w/4" barrel, pinned & recessed, 5-screw
S/N - S 1302xx (On frame & back of cylinder)
The barrel has a different S/N - S 1102xx
Work number (on hinge & frame right behind hinge) 41407
It has the correct Magna grips with the diamonds & black washers inside.
The right grip has S/N 153258, and the left grip is unnumbered, however, there is a name fully embossed up the inside edge of the backstrap. First initial, middle initial, last name. Don't necessarily want to post that here, but the grips & frame have been together long enough that the name has also transferred to the grip.
I'm no expert, but I would place the condition & bluing at about 85%, maybe better? There's a slight wiggle to the lockup, but nothing horrible, and the trigger is very light & crisp. Possibly the best I've ever felt.
Well, That's about all I can tell verbally. On to the pics!
And I suppose I should also thank & congratulate Allen for starting one of the more awesome firearm threads I've yet to come across!
If anyone has any additional info they would either like to know about it, or pass along my way on either the gun, OR the ammo box pictured (100% full), that they want to share, that would be wonderful!
Happy 2013!
~Starfire
Welcome to the Forum Starfire! I would lay dollars to.....donuts...that you have a former Law Enforcement gun, a few clues being the mismatched grips and the fact it's not cosmetically perfect but in great shape. I would also bet that somebody swapped the barrel at some time in the past (maybe as early as the '50s) from a 6 to a 4. You have a great gun there!
N971XX
That there is right pretty!
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That's pretty much what I've been able to deduce myself on it as well. Since I'm not really a collector, and modern-style appeals to me more, I ended up trading it to a buddy for his collection and wound up with something more to my liking. Got an immaculate S&W CS40 in trade for it. Both of us walked away happy!
Thanks for confirming my sleuthing on it.
That's pretty much what I've been able to deduce myself on it as well. Since I'm not really a collector, and modern-style appeals to me more, I ended up trading it to a buddy for his collection and wound up with something more to my liking. Got an immaculate S&W CS40 in trade for it. Both of us walked away happy!
Thanks for confirming my sleuthing on it.
JPriest
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Canadienne
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Finally a picture to add!
Never got around to adding a pic of my 28-2 after initially getting involved with this forum and have it figured out now. This "thread" has been one of the most enjoyable and educational reads I've had in a long time!
I replaced the magna grips with Ahrends cocobola grips and love 'em. Much easier and more comfortable to shoot for my hands!
Never got around to adding a pic of my 28-2 after initially getting involved with this forum and have it figured out now. This "thread" has been one of the most enjoyable and educational reads I've had in a long time!
I replaced the magna grips with Ahrends cocobola grips and love 'em. Much easier and more comfortable to shoot for my hands!
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JPriest
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Great looking grips, Canadienne. The holster is also really cool. Can you tell us who made it and how to get one if they're available?
Thanks,
JP
Thanks,
JP
Have you tried contacting Gun Parts Company? I would imagine they could ship one to you.
Canadienne
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JP,
Thanks for the compliments. The holster was made by me. I've done my own leather work for years, generally nothing too fancy but stout. This one with the rawhide edge and basket stamp was pushing the boundaries. If you're interested we could probably work something out. I enjoy the work and wouldn't mind doing more. I can send you some other pics this evening of other holsters I've made if you'd like.
RA
Thanks for the compliments. The holster was made by me. I've done my own leather work for years, generally nothing too fancy but stout. This one with the rawhide edge and basket stamp was pushing the boundaries. If you're interested we could probably work something out. I enjoy the work and wouldn't mind doing more. I can send you some other pics this evening of other holsters I've made if you'd like.
RA
PlaytheAces
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This is the first handgun I ever purchased, back in 1973. I paid $129.95 for it brand spanking new. The original numbered grips are in the box.
I've owned a fair number of guns since I bought it, but the only one that's ever given it any real competition in the accuracy department is a Colt snake gun.
Hard to believe I've owned it almost 40 years now.
I've owned a fair number of guns since I bought it, but the only one that's ever given it any real competition in the accuracy department is a Colt snake gun.
Hard to believe I've owned it almost 40 years now.
My Third Smith
New to the forum, but wanted to add this one. #n283,xxx.
Haven't owned any Smiths in the twenty years I've been buying guns and have bought three in the last couple of weeks. Blame it all on the amount of information on this forum. Thanks. Seriously, thanks, I'm really starting to like them.
New to the forum, but wanted to add this one. #n283,xxx.
Haven't owned any Smiths in the twenty years I've been buying guns and have bought three in the last couple of weeks. Blame it all on the amount of information on this forum. Thanks. Seriously, thanks, I'm really starting to like them.
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Snake Plissken
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Went to my local pawn shop again today and I had been looking at this Model 28-2 4" for over a month deciding to buy or not to buy, I thought it must have a good home. It is a little rough around the edges and some minor cosmetic flaws but for $350 it has a sweet trigger action DA/SA and tight lockup, I think it was a good buy. The S/N is N18XXXX come to find out it is a 1973 vintage so it was a good pick up for me.
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oneill45
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How do people find these for $300 or $350? I paid $535 for this one, SN N2369xx dates it to early 1975.
It really depends on the state. Most of the deals I have seen have been in pawn shops. Most private party sales or FFL transfers the seller knows what the gun is worth. Theyre a definite steal if you can catch one that low. Good luck! I'm always on the hunt
oneill45
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my two HP's
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