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jeepster09
02-20-2013, 02:46 PM
I have chance to buy this S&W Model 28-2 Hiway Patrol version really right???????
Does anyone know how to tell if it is factory nickel? The nickel ones are rare.
Ikeo74
02-20-2013, 02:58 PM
the picture is too fuzzy
Barth
02-20-2013, 04:21 PM
I have chance to buy this S&W Model 28-2 Hiway Patrol version really right???????
Does anyone know how to tell if it is factory nickel? The nickel ones are rare.
You could run the numbers with S&W.
But that's expensive and takes some time.
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I did find this with a search...
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/82656-authenticity-357-model-28-2-highway-patrol-brushed-nickel-finish.html
357 "Brushed Nickel" 28-2 Highway Patrol
The salesmans samples nickel H.P.s were in the
N40xxx, to N43xxx range.
If yours is in this range you can be pretty sure it's authentic.
Chuck54
02-20-2013, 04:37 PM
I don't recall ever seeing a factory nickeled model 28 but quit trying to keep up with S&W since the mid 80's
pineappleshooter
02-20-2013, 05:13 PM
can you get a clear picture of the rollmarks and s&w embelem
jeepster09
02-20-2013, 05:42 PM
I called Smith and Wesson and got through and they said it was made in 1966 and may be a limited nickel gun; that if I wanted to know for sure it would cost me $50 to validate it....it's a model 28 Hiway Patrol version in 357 with 6" barell. Guy wants $600 for it?
Post it over here they will tell you what you want to know real fast. Under 1960-1980 revolvers. I maybe wrong but I think it should be in the 450-500 range.
Mike
http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php
DeaconKC
02-20-2013, 09:12 PM
Take the grips off and check the frame for a N stamp, that will signify a factory nickel gun.
jeepster09
02-21-2013, 07:42 AM
:confused: When I talked to Smith they said some are marked with N and some were not...GOOD IDEA THOUGH, I will look.
Salty
02-21-2013, 10:34 AM
Nice looking pistol. It would be a stretch to find a factory nickel gun not already identified as a collector piece. Price is pretty high for a regular 28. You need to factor in a set of S&W factory grips - small were standard. I think it would be a great shooter if you can get the price right of a standard M28. Perhaps you can get the seller to pop for the S&W factory info as it would validate the collector value.
gb6491
02-21-2013, 12:01 PM
It would be interesting to see how it letters from S&W.
Though it's a little hard to tell from the photos, there are some "red flags" (at least for me) that this is not factory nickel:
1. The hammer and trigger appear to be plated (though that might be the lighting in the photos or a really worn case colored finish).
2. The above applies to the rear sight as well (except it would need to be a really worn blued finish)
3. The fit of the side plate doesn't look right to me.
Regards,
Greg
muggsy
02-21-2013, 10:48 PM
It almost looks like someone has polished the gun. That would account for the fit of the side plate
jeepster09
03-09-2013, 12:23 PM
Well....I bought it for $550, I do know the 28's are great shooters.
He claimed it was carried by a Massachusetts State Trooper and it came with supposedly the troopers uniform patches, lapel pins and whistle. Kinda cool...
Ten to one or better it's factory nickle.
I've seen/handled/shot/owned a lot of back then nickle Smiths. It has "the look".
Planedude
03-09-2013, 10:34 PM
Well....I bought it for $550, I do know the 28's are great shooters.
He claimed it was carried by a Massachusetts State Trooper and it came with supposedly the troopers uniform patches, lapel pins and whistle. Kinda cool...
Factory Nickle or not, you got a great looking shooter for a fair price. Enjoy!
downtownv
03-10-2013, 04:11 AM
Did you buy to Display (Collectable) or to shoot?
If B. it's more personal preference regarding esthetics, go enjoy it! If A by all means get it authenticated.
kerby9mm
03-10-2013, 06:45 AM
I would have paid $600 and been happy!
Ranger
03-10-2013, 07:58 AM
Take the grips off and check the frame for a N stamp, that will signify a factory nickel gun.
Mine has the N under the grip and it is Nickel.
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