Highway Patrolman
Yes, that is a Smith & Wesson Model 28, otherwise known as the Highway Patrolman. It's an N-frame .357 Magnum revolver with a 4" barrel and 6-round capacity. The model 28 was introduced in 1954 as a most cost-effective version of the model 27, issued mainly in 4" and 6" barrel configurations and having a finish that was blued but not polished to save costs. Doesn't mean they're any less beautiful guns, mind you; and this one's a beaut...
Then again, I have a thing for Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolvers...
That is all.
10 comments:
Jay, if you've got a hankerin' for one of your own, there's a Model 28 sitting in the case at Callaghan's Firearms Sales in Marlborough. I saw it last weekend. Got some holster wear but it looked in nice shape otherwise.
I've had an M28 for several years.
It was a former duty gun for the Pueblo, CO PD. (So it says under the grips).
Shoots excellent and carries (openly) pretty well in a Ted Blocker holster.
Haven't shot it in a while. Should do something about that soon.
Ross,
I'd love to have one; however I think that the next .357 Magnum I buy is either gonna be a COP or a Python...
Anon,
You know, if my gun pr0n gets even one person to retrieve a beautiful gun like a Model 28 out of the safe to get some range time, I consider it a success... Shoot her in good health!
I have my mom's Model 28-2, with a 4" barrel. Mom sent a goblin running off into the night with it once when I was about 9. I don't shoot it much (not a wheelgun fan), but it's one of my favorite guns nonetheless. I'm looking forward to passing it on to my kid someday.
It's a -2 model that was purchased in '76 or '78 IIRC. It was the very first gun my Dad ever bought for himself with his own money.
I have the original blue box and oil paper, the original sales receipt, the original screwdriver and cleaning rod, as well as the original wood grips.
It is currently sporting a pair of Pachs my dad put on it years ago, and it just fits my hand beautifully.
Oh, and it gets carried around in a beautiful Bianchi thumb-break holster. There is a bit of holster wear on the leading edge of the cylinder, but I like that better than it being a safe queen. Means it's been used :)
Oh, and you might notice that hammer and trigger look a bit different. My great-uncle was a bit of an armorer, and he had the sideplates off and jeweled both of them.
There are a few more pics of it up over here
"Then again I have a thing for .357 Mag revolvers..."
As well everyone should!
I've been fortunate to have both a 28 and pre-27. Sadly, they're both gone now. My first revolver lust was a friend's wife's 28, with Herrett stocks...but, she wouldn't let him sell it.
I love my 1911's...but my M28-2 gets a lot more action. It's my first (and only, for now) wheel gun - you just can't go wrong with an N frame .357
My first S&W Revolver i ever owned was a brand new 6in Model 28 had it from 1970 untill 1980 when i traded it in and bought a 6in Model 14 K38 and a 4in Model 19,the M28 was the only gun i bought brand new that i sold for twice what i payed it damn good gun.
There's nothing super fancy about that Roscoe, but it sure is damn good lookin'.
I'm looking for one of those - a friend of mine picked one up at a show a year or so ago and I've had t in mind ever since.
Post a Comment