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

[GeorgeD]

More numbers

S3050XX 6". Question. This is what the inside of the crane looks like.

81471
N
2308 LD
I know the top number is a manufacturing no.
I assume the N is frame size. Does anyone know what the rest is for?

 

[Miami_JBT]

My 27-2 and 28-2, serial number N585XXX.

 

[scout II]

My 27-2 and 28-2, serial number N585XXX.

That is a great picture of those two guns, I wish you would post a few more side by side shots of those two. Are they both close to the same serial number?

 

[spin132]

My contribution. First year Pre-28 shipped in September 1954. S 116959. Last photo sporting some Culina black walnut magna's.

 

[A10]

My contribution. First year Pre-28 shipped in September 1954. S 116959. Last photo sporting some Culina black walnut magna's.

What a fine example, congratulations! The finish looks factory original and if so that is in amazing condition!

 

[Miami_JBT]

That is a great picture of those two guns, I wish you would post a few more side by side shots of those two. Are they both close to the same serial number?

The Model 27-2 is 731XXX.

 

[Paul7]

Well this was bugging me, I found a colorized version of that old video in the middle of the night. It was farther back then I remembered, 1938. Note, don't try some of these shooting skills at home, You'll shoot your eye out kid!
(Copy and paste link if you want to download it --> youtube.com/watch?v=jDP8BRSEjrA )

ETA: You'll see my memory is not as reliable as it use to be, no civilian shooters and it appears there were some 1911's (?) being fired toward the end, the video is not quite as I remembered. (Has anyone seen my keys?)

RARE - LASD Pistol Team Exhibition, Historic, 1936, Color enhanced - YouTube

Hearing protection optional I see, lol.

 

[Paul7]

That is a beautiful gun and package of factory items. If it were mine I would not have it drilled and tapped. It will lose collector value if you do. And that is fairly valuable package you have.
There are many newer guns you could buy that are already drilled and tapped for aftermarket sights. That way you save the collector value and add another gun to the stable. Win Win. JA

Exactly, you can always drill and tap a Ruger.

 

[EricR]

Hey Miami JBT - Those Pach's look GREAT on those guns. Tempts me to do the same.

 

[Trebbin]

New to this forum and have had a blast so far! Should be picking up my M-28-2 today. System down last night.. Bummer.. Gun was bought on gunbroker and looks real nice on limited inspection. These damn serial numbers are a real head scratcher.. Best I can tell my gun was made between 1974-1977. SN N2525xx. Am I close? Anyway can't wait to inspect/clean and shoot.. repeat..

 

[Warboar]

I'm a new member as well and had a S&W Model 28. My great uncle (former Cpt in the ISP) had several and I bought one from him and absolutely loved it. I joined the Army and was sent over to Korea when my brother "borrowed" the gun and it was stolen when his truck was broken into at his apartment. The Police never recovered it and I have never replaced it. I would love to have another one.

 

[Trebbin]

What would be the proper duty holster for a model 28-2? I see some different brands and styles on eBay. I liked to purchase the correct one. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated! thanks

 

[austinsides8315]

I have a 4screw .357 highway patrol nmn and serial s18344x

 

[austinsides8315]

I have a 4screw nmn s1834xxx

 

[austinsides8315]

I have a pre 28 n frame s183442 what’s it worth

 

[kwb377]

28-2 #N243xxx

Sold this 28-2 a few months ago (Why?! I keep asking myself...why?)

I forgot the serial #...it was @1964 range.

As purchased...

With some Mother's polish and new Altamont grips...

 

[kwb377]

Picked this GB find up from my FFL today...

28-2
#S290xxx (1967)

 

[demkofour]

Ok, I’m ready (finally!) to play along… I got this 1954 HP recently from Dave, scout II here, and I’m Loving it.

 

[boykinlp]

I have finally been able to acquire my first Highway Patrolman and make an addition to this fine thread. It is also my birth year gun. It is a Model 28 No Dash that shipped in July 1960. I am a November arrival. I was kinda lucky because it was listed as a Model 28-2. I also have the proper, before Bangor Punta, box. The magna grips are numbered to the revolver. Serial number is S2023XX.
Larry

 

[gunnison]

Nice. Congratulations