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

[younggun22]

Just picked this up a couple weeks ago. It was a duty gun and came with some beat up targets on it. It's got alittle honest finish wear to it but mechanically is perfect. I cleaned it and waxed it and now I need to talk to ray and get a holster for it!

The S/N is N106xxx

 

[srsmyth]

Just picked this up a couple weeks ago. It's got a little honest finish wear to it but mechanically is perfect.
The S/N is N106xxx

That is a beauty, looks like VERY little honest wear. That is a pretty early S/N on this thread as well. Congratulations on a nice HP.
Steve

 

[younggun22]

That is a beauty, looks like VERY little honest wear. That is a pretty early S/N on this thread as well. Congratulations on a nice HP.
Steve

Yes I am very happy with it, holster wear is slightly more prominent that the pictures show, it is just hard to photograph.

 

[jggaffney]

My 28-2, Ser # S-292XXX, early 1967. I bought this at Sportsman's gun Room east of Sacramento. The owner had 2 in the case, and I picked this one. He said he gets Model 28s in frequently because Calif CHP officers retire, move to the mountains, then eventually sell their service revolver. If you live in NoCal and are in the market for a Model 28, check it out.

 

[kcphelps]

This will have to do until I get some real grips and a better camera, just had to show it.
28-2 N286xxx

 

[scotchblade]

I recently came across a 28-2 with a 6" barrel. Serial number indicates a later manufacturing date of 1979. It did not come with original grips, so I am going to start searching.

Were the magnas the standard issue during this time period? My dad bought a 4" back in 1974 and it had the magnas, but I remember going with him to find the targets. Like an idiot, I sold that gun in the nineties.

With the 6" barrel, I prefer the look of the targets, on the 4" I prefer the magnas. They seem more balanced looking to me that way. But that's me.

As always, I welcome your feedback. I learn something new here everyday.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

[119dep]

New member. Recently purchased early N serial # HP blue, 4 in barrel pinned, chamfered cylinders, case hardened hammer and trigger, adjustable rear sight. The revolver is missing original grips. Are magnas the historically correct grip style and what is the best sources for them? Frustrated by ebay because of waits and last minute charlies who drive the price beyond reasonable. Will give serial # data in another post.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

New member. Recently purchased early N serial # HP blue, 4 in barrel pinned, chamfered cylinders, case hardened hammer and trigger, adjustable rear sight. The revolver is missing original grips. Are magnas the historically correct grip style and what is the best sources for them? Frustrated by ebay because of waits and last minute charlies who drive the price beyond reasonable. Will give serial # data in another post.

Welcome. How about posting some pictures?

James

 

[119dep]

Welcome. How about posting some pictures?

James[/QUOTE

I will do once I figure out how to do it. Ignorance is bliss!

 

[WaywardSon]

I work part time in a LGS...spend some time behind the counter, but mostly in the back taking pictures and getting guns listed on Gunbroker. Yesterday I was walking down the aisle and just happen to notice a revolver on the bottom shelf of one of the cases, kinda hidden really. I get it out & lo and behold it is a very nice 28-2! Lets just say it never went back in the case

A Highway Patrolman was one of the first guns I ever bought with my own money. I remember riding my GS-750 to the guys house, handing over $250 and securing the gun with a bungee cord to the seat for the ride home This was mid to late '70's...later on I sold/traded that gun & have wanted another since. This one ain't going anywhere. N frame Smith's are the best looking revolver ever built IMO.

I'll try and get around to taking a pic....6" bbl.,Target stocks, built about 1976 & only a tiny weak spot in the bluing at the muzzle. Can't wait to shoot it.

 

[119dep]

New member. Recently purchased early N serial # HP blue, 4 in barrel pinned, chamfered cylinders, case hardened hammer and trigger, adjustable rear sight. The revolver is missing original grips. Are magnas the historically correct grip style and what is the best sources for them? Frustrated by ebay because of waits and last minute charlies who drive the price beyond reasonable. Will give serial # data in another post.

Serial number on the frame under the grips and on the yoke is N8846. The firing pin is on the hammer and appears to have been a duty gun. Blue nearly worn off on the end of the barrel, an area on the cylinder, and the areas where the barrel joins the frame. Can anyone help with history data on this revolver?

 

[WaywardSon]

Other, far more knowledgeable folks will likely chime in soon...but it would appear that your gun was built in the early '80's...probably 1983. As far as the stocks go, I have no idea what is "correct". I put Targets or Hogue's on mine...hey, they fit my hand Others here will know what your gun should have. Probably the best source for stocks is right here. Keep your eye on the classified section & you will find what you need.

 

[Whiteman]

My pair

Here is my pair. Love the HPs.

 

[ibewbull]

28-2 Me too.

Two 28-2s and a 3 1/2", 27-2 who slid in to ham it up.

 

[Trooperdan]

Serial number on the frame under the grips and on the yoke is N8846. The firing pin is on the hammer and appears to have been a duty gun. Blue nearly worn off on the end of the barrel, an area on the cylinder, and the areas where the barrel joins the frame. Can anyone help with history data on this revolver?

I think your serial number is most likely in the 1970-71 time frame. We like pictures here, even poor ones so let's see some pics!

 

[119dep]

HP 28-2 Information request

New member. Recently purchased HP blue, 4 in barrel pinned, chamfered cylinders, case hardened hammer and trigger, adjustable rear sight. The revolver is missing original grips. Are magnas the historically correct grip style and what is the best sources for them? Frustrated by ebay because of waits and last minute charlies who drive the price beyond reasonable.

Serial number on the frame under the grips and on the yoke is N8846. The firing pin is on the hammer and appears to have been a duty gun. Blue nearly worn off on the end of the barrel, an area on the cylinder, and the areas where the barrel joins the frame. Can anyone help with history data on this revolver?

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Last week I was driving back home from a meeting in Olympia and I stopped by chance in a small gun shop in Lakewood near the Fort Lewis. They had a 1968 vintage (ser# S293xxx) highway patrolman, with an emphasis on HAD. It now has a new home - mine!

Took it to the range yesterday. At 20 feet it is much more accurate than any of my auto pistols when fired single action, and its pretty good in double action too.

 

[walter o]

Another 4"

Just picked up another H.P. from a Forest Service Ranger .It has some use wear but is mechanically tight . It was his service arm, He is now retired .
Any help on the date S/N N85330 will post pictures later with the other members of the family.

 

[Boogsawaste]

How about one of the first "N" prefixes? N12 for this old patrolman. Yeah I need to get some correct magnas for it. Money's tight this time of year so it'll have to wait but it'll look much better then!

 

[kcphelps]

NICE, not even a turn line.