I.D. this gun

[jeepster09]

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]

the picture is too fuzzy

[Barth]

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-rev...el-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]

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]

can you get a clear picture of the rollmarks and s&w embelem

[jeepster09]

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?

[siam]

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]

Take the grips off and check the frame for a N stamp, that will signify a factory nickel gun.

[jeepster09]

When I talked to Smith they said some are marked with N and some were not...GOOD IDEA THOUGH, I will look.

[Salty]

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]

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]

It almost looks like someone has polished the gun. That would account for the fit of the side plate

[jeepster09]

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...

[ltxi]

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]

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!