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

[les.b]

Just wanted to add my HP info.

4" 5 screws S1196xx

Dozie:

Welcome to the forum!! If you like S&W, you will love it here.

Best Regards, Les

 

[TNZ71]

Just wanted to add my HP info.

4" 5 screws S1196xx

Welcome. And pictures please!

 

[donadler]

3 of my 4

Here are the ones I have so far.


NYSP marked 28-2
S serial 28 no dash
28-2 6 inch

 

[GWW]

Here are the ones I have so far.


NYSP marked 28-2
S serial 28 no dash
28-2 6 inch

I remember one day as I was a young lad here in NY being eye level and two feet from the grips of on of those, it was in the holster of a Trooper who held to door for us as we entered a store. I remember looking at the nickle plated rounds in his belt and wondering if the were silver bullets like the Lone Ranger had. I was awestruck by the gun, enough so that I remember it clearly almost sixty years later.

 

[Texasgordo]

Nice collection donadler.

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[Monty05]

Highway Patrolman Thread Addition?

Hi, not sure if this thread is still active and accepting more HPs. But...
I have two of them.
First is a Model 28 No Dash Serial S183841 6" 4-Screw
Looks like 1958 (?) Virtually mint but for cylinder line. Grips match serial number. Finish is better than the 28-2 and action smoother with excellent trigger. Not that the young gal is any slouch!


Next is a Model 28-2 Serial N118708 6" 3-Screw. 1973(?) It has the original blue box. VG+ condition.

 

[TNZ71]

Finally in the 4" Model 28 Club

Nice example. Less than $600 and I really like the smooth targets. Not perfect has honest wear but in great condition. Serial # N2698XX.

 

[Amityslim]

Adding my HP info (sorry, no pics ATT):
6" S120108, diamond walnut targets

 

[Leatherhead23]

Adding my HP info (sorry, no pics ATT):
6" S120108, diamond walnut targets

Do those diamond targets have the serial number stamped into them?

I love hearing of numbered Target stocks...and they usually show up with the early HP's

 

[Tyree1867]

A recent HP purchase: 4", 5 screw, original numbered grips, S1145xx. 1954-55, I believe.

 

[richiecotite]

Before pics:












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[BAM-BAM]

Picture #1-4 = O........M........G.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#5 Thank G--!!!!!!!!!!! A nice ...... "27 1/2".... 4 inch....... shooter grade

 

[costabro]

28-2 with no pinned barrel?

I've just put what I thought was a 28-2 on layaway and the gun just seems flawless, apart from a rather dull finish which I expected on the 28. After rolling the cylinder out and verifying it's a 28-2 I noticed that there seems to be no pin for the barrel, yet it DOES say 28-2 on the frame. Also, the serial # is N95xxxx. What am I supposed to make of this?

 

[les.b]

Costabro:

Welcome to the Forum. One thing you will hear a lot on the forum is "that with S&W, there are no absolutes". The 28-2 ran from 1961 to 1982, and while theoretically the 28-2s were all "pinned and recessed", and the pin didn't go away til the 28-3s, it would not surprise me to see one with out the pin, especially near the time that the change was going to occur.

We love pictures...perhaps you can post a couple of photos for us to examine. Is the cylinder counter bored? (Recessed)....

By the way, I am no expert, but there are many on the forum, and someone who knows much more than I do will be along soon, I'll bet!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[oysterer]

I have a 6' 28-3, no recesses and no pin, serial number N957xxx, sold to the first owner in NJ July 23 1983. I will post a picture just below. It is one of 4 I have and the best shooter. Incredibly accurate. I think there are fewer of the non pinned around and they are found to shoot very well. Your is from the same year and smack in the transition.

 

[oysterer]

Smiths want to play

Keeping this great thread alive:
Since I found a love for the model 28, here is what I have accumulated recently:
Top to bottom:
N151xxx: 4'' Bought extra mint, no box as Wife's birthday gift, she got into it and loves shooting it on a pachmayr gripper
N294xxx: bought unfired, no box, will keep a collector/backup just in case
N563xxx: Bought unfired, it had no box, but was rather rusty. I bought it as a project gun - soaked it in kroil, flitz and other things, kept a layer of RIG grease on it for a while and it came out great, smoothest action and my weekly shooter, I am loving this one the most.
N957xxx: On the camo grip: Marked 28-3, extra mint when I bought it, all boxes and warranty card filled out June 28 1983 at Ray's Sports Shop in Bound Brook NJ. My first model 28 I bought in Feb this year. A very accurate shooter as they all are.

Last not least the 25-2 wanted to come out and play as well. N458xxx, full boxes papers, 6 1/2'' barrel in presentation case.

 

[TNZ71]

Another stray followed me home. Seems I've got three Model 28 on this page. A little holster wear but no rust or pitting. Serial #N1894XX

 

[swrevo]

I have a 28-3 4" blue

It must be a late one as the serial number is AJK37xx

 

[Waveski]

Just got this yesterday. High S Ser#. A couple small dings but otherwise very nice. Except the stocks. I would like to replace them. What should have come on this gun from the factory?

The answer is: Magna grips were standard issue.

PLease check your private messages.

 

[younggun22]

Just picked up this 28-2. It came with smooth non-relieved targets. Off the top of my head I believe the gun dates to 1961.

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