Went to local auction an interesting 28-2 came home.

[T112-4]

I went because they advertised a K38 which if I remember correctly they called a combat target. It was a very nice K38 Combat Masterpiece. I'll put that in the right thread later. The next gun up was a 28-2 also of interest but father down my list. Standing in the back of the room I did not get a good look at it but could see it had target grips. Bidding stopped at what I thought was a low price and I made one bid and got it. When I picked it up it has 3Ts and a WO. Now I need some help with this being regular or sepecial order for 1973. Any information is appreciated and thanks for your time.

 

[MajorD]

More info and pictures required. As I understand it, the 28’s were designed to be an economy version of the 27, more affordable to police departments and the poorly paid cops of the time. I do not believe ( other can correct me) that the 28 was available with special order options like 3T RR or WO from the factory, but could easily be added by the owner after the fact?

 

[Breakaway500]

Nice catch! I always pay more for 3 Ts regardless of “authenticity” etc. on models I like.Especially a HP.

 

[Model29-26.5]

That’s a great gun. Congratulations on the win.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Target don’t seem to be standard with 28s. I have 4 28s and none with target.
One is a reblue high polish with WO and non original ribbed sight tang.
I may install targets and a RR sight on it since it’s already non original and I like the bells and whistles

 

[stansdds]

Whether it's original or not, that is a fine looking Model 28. You might try to call or perhaps email S&W, they may be able to tell you in what configuration it left the factory based on the serial number.

 

[1lnbrdg]

Isn't that just 2Ts? That's not the target front sight.

 

[gator59]

3 Ts are stocks, hammer and trigger, not sights.

 

[Retired W4]

THAT is what looks like a 3 1/2" barrel. The Highway Patrolman was only produced in 4" and 6" Barrels. That being said, I believe the gun was modified outside the factory which included the addition of the TT TH and WO. Just my opinion of course.

 

[Retired W4]

Now after comparing this HP with my 3 1'2" 357 (pre-27) I withdraw my barrel comment. It is a 4". Sorry.

 

[Sebago Son]

By 1973 'Special Orders" for Model 28s were a rare thing indeed and were mostly limited to special configurations for police contracts. That being said, a little later, S&W began to sell stocks and hammers / triggers in blister packs hanging on wire point of purchase displays. My bet would be that your gun was 'upgraded' in this way....

 

[raygixxer89]

What is WO?

 

[dusty3030]

What is WO?

White Outline rear sight.

 

[raygixxer89]

White Outline rear sight.

Ahhh, ok. Thank you. I was racking my brain trying to figure that out!