Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic vintage American revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is a Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 "Highway Patrolman".
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Model 28-2 "Highway Patrolman" (N-Frame)
Serial: N296106
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1974–1977 (Confirmed by "N" Prefix Serial Range)
Caliber: .357 Magnum (Also accepts .38 Special / .38 Spl +P)
Finish: Factory Satin Matte Blued Finish w/ Color Case Hardened Hammer & Trigger
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned Tapered Barrel w/ Ribbed Top Strap
Optics/Sights: Micro-Click Adjustable Rear Sight & Serrated Ramp Front Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Goncalo Alves Target Stocks w/ S&W Gold Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Target Hammer & Grooved Target Trigger
Markings: Barrel left stamped "SMITH & WESSON". Barrel right stamped ".357 HIGHWAY PATROLMAN CTG.". Frame right stamped Large S&W Trade Mark logo and four-line Marcas Registradas address. Frame cutout stamped serial "N296106" and model "MOD. 28-2". Butt frame stamped serial "N296106".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1954 as a working-man's economy version of the famed Model 27, the Smith & Wesson Model 28 "Highway Patrolman" was built on S&W's massive N-frame chassis specifically to meet the demanding requirements of law enforcement officers across the nation. Renowned for its bombproof durability, the Highway Patrolman omitted the high-gloss bluing and top-strap checkering of the Model 27 in favor of a utilitarian satin matte blue finish and a bead-blasted top rib. Despite its rugged duty aesthetic, the Model 28 retained every bit of the precision tuning, hand-fitted double action, and match accuracy that made Smith & Wesson N-frames legendary. The 28-2 engineering dash represents the classic era of traditional manufacture, featuring a pinned barrel and counterbored (recessed) cylinder chambers.
This specific example is a pristine 1970s-era Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman bearing serial number N296106. Outfitted with the highly desirable 6-inch pinned tapered barrel and counterbored 6-shot cylinder, it features a wide color case hardened checkering target hammer, serrated target trigger, and original checkered Goncalo Alves target grips with gold S&W medallions. The revolver presents in exceptional, high-condition original shape throughout, displaying a deep satin blue finish with minimal handling evidence, razor-sharp markings, a tight cylinder lockup, and a mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling. A quintessential piece of Smith & Wesson history for revolver collectors and classic .357 Magnum enthusiasts.
Model: Model 28-2 "Highway Patrolman" (N-Frame)
Serial: N296106
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1974–1977 (Confirmed by "N" Prefix Serial Range)
Caliber: .357 Magnum (Also accepts .38 Special / .38 Spl +P)
Finish: Factory Satin Matte Blued Finish w/ Color Case Hardened Hammer & Trigger
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned Tapered Barrel w/ Ribbed Top Strap
Optics/Sights: Micro-Click Adjustable Rear Sight & Serrated Ramp Front Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Goncalo Alves Target Stocks w/ S&W Gold Medallions
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA) 6-Shot Revolver w/ Target Hammer & Grooved Target Trigger
Markings: Barrel left stamped "SMITH & WESSON". Barrel right stamped ".357 HIGHWAY PATROLMAN CTG.". Frame right stamped Large S&W Trade Mark logo and four-line Marcas Registradas address. Frame cutout stamped serial "N296106" and model "MOD. 28-2". Butt frame stamped serial "N296106".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1954 as a working-man's economy version of the famed Model 27, the Smith & Wesson Model 28 "Highway Patrolman" was built on S&W's massive N-frame chassis specifically to meet the demanding requirements of law enforcement officers across the nation. Renowned for its bombproof durability, the Highway Patrolman omitted the high-gloss bluing and top-strap checkering of the Model 27 in favor of a utilitarian satin matte blue finish and a bead-blasted top rib. Despite its rugged duty aesthetic, the Model 28 retained every bit of the precision tuning, hand-fitted double action, and match accuracy that made Smith & Wesson N-frames legendary. The 28-2 engineering dash represents the classic era of traditional manufacture, featuring a pinned barrel and counterbored (recessed) cylinder chambers.
This specific example is a pristine 1970s-era Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman bearing serial number N296106. Outfitted with the highly desirable 6-inch pinned tapered barrel and counterbored 6-shot cylinder, it features a wide color case hardened checkering target hammer, serrated target trigger, and original checkered Goncalo Alves target grips with gold S&W medallions. The revolver presents in exceptional, high-condition original shape throughout, displaying a deep satin blue finish with minimal handling evidence, razor-sharp markings, a tight cylinder lockup, and a mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling. A quintessential piece of Smith & Wesson history for revolver collectors and classic .357 Magnum enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-10-11 21:00:00 |
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