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

[snapdragon8888]

I paid $550 on Gunbroker for my 28-2 in excellent condition, if that helps any. I think it was a good price.

Mine does not have the factory grips, but it has nice rosewood magnas with brass medallions, and it also came with a set of Pachmayrs.

It also has the purplish color on the cylinder and barrel that was mentioned upthread. I was wondering if mine had the original bluing, but now I'm pretty sure it does.

 

[moralem]

Thanks for the reference point. I feel good about the price. Not many of anything, that is decent, can be picked up for around 500 bucks. The serial for the one I am looking is N574834 so I guess from what I have read here dates it to 1979-1980.

I pick it up tomorrow barring any complications and will post up some pictures.

 

[saemetric]

I paid $550 on Gunbroker for my 28-2 in excellent condition, if that helps any. I think it was a good price.

Mine does not have the factory grips, but it has nice rosewood magnas with brass medallions, and it also came with a set of Pachmayrs.

It also has the purplish color on the cylinder and barrel that was mentioned upthread. I was wondering if mine had the original bluing, but now I'm pretty sure it does.

Looks like a refinish to me.

 

[GunarSailors]

Looks like a refinish to me.

looks like a refinish to me too... but what do I know

 

[snapdragon8888]

Out of curiosity, what makes you say it looks like a refinish?

 

[saemetric]

Out of curiosity, what makes you say it looks like a refinish?

Stamping on bbl looks soft and color is not quite right IMHO

 

[snapdragon8888]

OK, interesting. Leaving for work now, but will get it out and take another look later. I just thought it was interesting that I have seen more than one person reference the purplish color on the barrel and cylinder of theirs, and mine has that also.

 

[S&WIowegan]

FWIW the purplish color on Model 28s is a regularly observed trait. There are theories why this happened but I won't try to repeat the ideas. The cylinder on snapdragon's revolver seems to be showing purple tint. That may indicate the finish is original. But we should all remember photos create visual effects too.

 

[Tundra]

Noob and need help

I inherited my stepfathers highway patrolman recently and I have no sentimental attachment. I'm ignorant about value, condition etc. It's serial number is N3546. I'm considering trading it for a Mossberg 500 tactical. I don't want to throw away a classic on a common though. I could hold on to it. Am I a damn fool? I'll attach a picture. Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tundra

 

[Tundra]

Having trouble with pics.

 

[Tundra]

Other side

 

[Tundra]

Thanks! I'm going to trade a Remington model 770 instead. I'll hold onto the H.P. unless someone wants to offer me a great price. Thanks again.

 

[Trooperdan]

I've wanted a N-frame .357 Smith for a while now so recently on a whim, I looked at an auction site and found a S&W 28-2 6" listed without much action. Reading the description, I saw why, the seller mentioned there was a very slight bulge 1.5" from the muzzle. Reading further, I saw the location was only 12 miles off a planned trip route so I took a plunge, bid and won it for $367. I picked it up yesterday and it is in what I'd call 95% + condition. Barely a turn line, very little blue wear, even the faces of the cylinders aren't powder caked. The recoil shield is well marked though. As for the bulge, well if there is one, it is darned slight! No box or papers and it is wearing Goodyears but I am happy! Darned, I hope it shoots! So here is N189177:

 

[Sir Geoff]

S/N N239419 with 4' bbl,grips, not numbered

Nice! Thanks for sharing. The 4 inch has a great look to it!

 

[S&WIowegan]

I've wanted a N-frame .357 Smith for a while now so recently on a whim, I looked at an auction site and found a S&W 28-2 6" listed without much action. Reading the description, I saw why, the seller mentioned there was a very slight bulge 1.5" from the muzzle. Reading further, I saw the location was only 12 miles off a planned trip route so I took a plunge, bid and won it for $367. I picked it up yesterday and it is in what I'd call 95% + condition. Barely a turn line, very little blue wear, even the faces of the cylinders aren't powder caked. The recoil shield is well marked though. As for the bulge, well if there is one, it is darned slight! No box or papers and it is wearing Goodyears but I am happy! Darned, I hope it shoots! So here is N189177:

Good buy! Just FY...I have a revolver with a bulge on the outside of the barrel that can be felt if you run a finger there. However, neither a gunsmith nor I can see any trace of a bulge on the inside. We think it's just a slight manufacturing glitch.

 

[Big Cholla]

Great Buy! Never be worried about a problem S&W barrel again. With all the de-miled parts showing up on the auction sites, one can pick and choose a replacement barrel at a reasonable price. Barrels are very easy for the informed DIYer or the local Armorer to replace.

If you can't see or feel a bulge, it is probably the result of an over active imagination by a fussy owner. The proof of the pudding will be "how does it shoot?". IMHO try a mild mid-range 38 Special first and then a mid level 357 M load, both in jacketed bullets. If one of them shoots well, I don't think that you will have any problem at all. Lead bullets could shoot well even with a bulged barrel.

Given the opportunity, I would have paid $100 more than you did for that Highway Patrolman. ............... Big Cholla

 

[docbrazos]

Waited a long time. Picked up a 28-2 S/N N159XXX Pinned 4" Barrel Recessed . Guessing 1973?

 

[Gripgrabber]

I recently found a 28-2 4" in excellent sn n 5841xx p&r with no holster wear for 500 out td at a gunshow! I love those N frames!

 

[Matt_G]

I recently found a 28-2 4" in excellent sn n 5841xx p&r with no holster wear for 500 out td at a gunshow! I love those N frames!

Picture or it didn't happen.

 

[jframe]

Ok, I am now officially a member of the Highway Patrolman club. 28-2 I picked up at a local gun show this past Sunday. The grips aren't right, but are surprisingly comfortable. I've got some Grashorns on the way, though; felt the old girl deserves a nice pair of shoes. I want a short barreled 27 so bad I can taste it, but I just can't really afford the coins, so I think this is a great alternative.