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]

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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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[Texasgordo]

Nice find! I like those grips.

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[Seikosthlm]

Got my 28-2 with N2xxxx serial with rubber grips. The seller sent me "correct walnut grips" but they dont seem to fit very well. To much steel in the rear?
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[19leben]

Got my 28-2 with N2xxxx serial with rubber grips. The seller sent me "correct walnut grips" but they dont seem to fit very well. To much steel in the rear?
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Those stocks are probably for a K frame gun.

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[Seikosthlm]

Those stocks are probably for a K frame gun.

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Thanks! What I thought.

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[scooterfiend]

never noticed

The Highway Patrolman that I gave my son is a 1957, 4 inch, S1764XX,
NMM, 4-screw.

See post # 2112
Just noticed that the HP stamp on the BBL of my 4" 28-2 (N17165X) is pretty much centered (front to back) as opposed to the one on this pic. I know the S prefix predated mine.
It appears as though the bbl stamp on the older mdl is oriented more toward the front of the bbl.
I'm learning from the fine folks here in this forum that there are a lot of things to learn about S&W revolvers.
Thnx to you all.

 

[Seikosthlm]

Thanks! What I thought.

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The dealer sent me new ones. Look and feels great. Are These correct for a mid seventies m28 N28077x? Steel colored washers. By the way. Can anyone tell me the year of manufacture. Guessing 76-77 since it has a german proof mark from 77.

 

[richiecotite]

I thought all HP's came with magnas, but I'm sure someone with more knowledge can correct me


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[103]

I got mine from a friend a few years back because he owed me a small amount of money. Shoots great, but at some point it was nickel plated. The plating was worn out and flaking. It is at Fords being rebuked right now. I can't wait to get it back!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Posted elsewhere, but appropriate for this thread.

First year, according to some, HP. It's purdy.

Slàinte,

Bob

 

[PSTEP]

Very new to S&W revolvers

I have recently inherited a model 28 and I'm trying to find out as much as I can about it. Please help. Thanks