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

Asking price is $599. A non-original cylinder wouldn't be a big deal to me provided the gun shoots well and the price is more negotiable.


$599 is a good price for a shooter Model 28. Replacement cylinder is no big deal. My advice is buy it, shoot it a lot, and be very happy with it
 
Thanks for the responses! I went to look at this 28-2 again. My apologies for some wrong information in my post (big face palm). This gun does in fact have a recessed cylinder. They were asking $599, I offered $550 and they countered with $570. So I bought it and am on a hold till Thursday morning at the latest. I think it sat around for almost 10 days at the store because an old model 28 is neither stainless, real shiny nor an automatic. Not very glamorous looking in a case full of newer, snazzier guns. It does need a thorough cleaning which I'm looking forward to doing. I think the lighter barrel is maybe easier handling than my new 586-6 6". This is only the second used gun I've ever bought. If it shoots as accurately as my 586, I'll be happy, and on the lookout for maybe a 4" 28.
 
Thanks for the responses! I went to look at this 28-2 again. My apologies for some wrong information in my post (big face palm). This gun does in fact have a recessed cylinder. They were asking $599, I offered $550 and they countered with $570. So I bought it and am on a hold till Thursday morning at the latest. I think it sat around for almost 10 days at the store because an old model 28 is neither stainless, real shiny nor an automatic. Not very glamorous looking in a case full of newer, snazzier guns. It does need a thorough cleaning which I'm looking forward to doing. I think the lighter barrel is maybe easier handling than my new 586-6 6". This is only the second used gun I've ever bought. If it shoots as accurately as my 586, I'll be happy, and on the lookout for maybe a 4" 28.

Update… Took it to the range and it shoots accurately with a variety of jacketed and lead loads and didn't lead at all. However, I have discovered the ratchet on the cylinder looks very rough. It's peened badly and I'm worried about the timing becoming a problem. Must have had on my rose colored glasses when I inspected it before purchase. I'm planning to call S&W service Monday and see if they do repairs like this. Even if I end up with an expensive shooter, I'll consider it a lesson learned and enjoy the gun.
 
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Ok, I'm in. Just purchased a Model 28, 4" S.F.P.D.



It's consignment, so I have to wait a few weeks, then I can DROS and I have to wait another 10 days.

I called the gun store and they said the S/N is N184XX, so I guess that makes mine a '69-72. I'll paper it when I get it.

In the meantime, I'm stoked! I just scored a original Hoyt holster marked "357 HP4 S.F.P.D." to go with it.

Picked this up today, very pleased to say the least.

I sent off my check to Mr. Jinks, hopefully he will verify that it was in fact sent to the S.F.P.D.

I wonder if there is anyway of knowing which officer this pistol was issued to. I'd really like to know it's history...I think.
 
Little bit of an "odd duck" in the HP world. Here is my 4" 5 screw Highway Patrolman. S/N S130418. Shipped June 1956. This one is unique because it has serial matching non relieved target stocks. I will be sending for a factory letter soon. I will update this post after it arrives.

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I suppose I may as well contribute. Here's my N4XXX (just because I don't know it) 28-2 with Collinscraft white corian and Tyler T grip...Haven't got to shoot it yet, but if it doesn't shoot well it will make a hell of a hammer!
It had a trigger shoe on it, so there's some gunk on the sides of the trigger I need to scrub off.
 

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Here is one I picked up the other day for $475 OTD. Serial number on this one is N253XXX so its from the mid 70s. Although it has some holster wear, the barrel is bright and shiny, and the timing is excellent. It came with the target grips, and I've decided to use these rather than putting on Pachmayr grips. Judging by the holster wear, I'd guess this one was possibly issued to a PD, but there are no marks that I can see. This is my first 28-2, and I could not be happier!


 
That's the plan. The more I handle this pistol with the target grips, the more I like them.
 
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