Smith and Wesson Pre model 28

hannstv said:
Go over to the S&W Forum and ask questions and post pictures. They have guys over there that can tell you what the weather was like the day your revolver was made. You got a smoking good deal.
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I think I've got pretty good information on here. I'm not against doing that really, just don't want to bounce around all over the place. Some folks don't like it when you get a solid answer one place then go and ask someone else. Thanks for the tip though.
Happy Shooting!
 
J-Bar said:
S118047 is listed as made in 1954-55. The serial number range for that year is S103000 to S139999. A letter should be able to tell you the exact date it was shipped and to whom it was shipped if you want those details. Congratulations on an excellent purchase.
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Wow, that narrows it down quite a bit. Thanks J-Bar!
I might request a letter from Smith, not sure yet. That's close enough for me but the kids might do well to have the letter.
Thanks again and happy shooting!
 
Matthew Clark said:
Shame on me I guess for Bogarting the thing but he was talking crap about how bad the gun was and I'm no expert by any means but I know enough he was BSing the owner.
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I'm not sure what you mean by this but "Bogarting" a revolver generally means flipping the cylinder closed or open without support, per moviedom, an action that can eventually "spring" the cylinder inside the crane. If that's what you did, shame on you. :uhoh:
 
SwampWolf said:
I'm not sure what you mean by this but "Bogarting" a revolver generally means flipping the cylinder closed or open without support, per moviedom, an action that can eventually "spring" the cylinder inside the crane. If that's what you did, shame on you. :uhoh:
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I took it to mean while the other guy was trying to get the seller to knock $$ off the price the OP agreed to pay the asking price thus "bogarting" it away from the guy haggling with seller. Not flipping cylinder Hollywood style.
 
SwampWolf said:
I'm not sure what you mean by this but "Bogarting" a revolver generally means flipping the cylinder closed or open without support, per moviedom, an action that can eventually "spring" the cylinder inside the crane. If that's what you did, shame on you. :uhoh:
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No that is mostt assuredly what I did not do.
That act just hacks me off when I see someone do that.
Bogarting in this case means hogging something for yourself before someone else can get their hands on it.
I was a little rude about it but the guy was really annoying.
 
Does it have the "4th" screw up high on the right side plate ? It probably should with that serial number and really makes it a pre numbered model Hiway Patrolman. Personally I like 4 and five screw ( the fifth screw is in front of trigger guard) vintage S&W s

BTW you are really lucky you caught the serial number screw up. Trust me !
 
stonebuster said:
OK, since you twisted my arm...View attachment 1154591
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That's a nice looking shooter there stonebuster. It appears you have Herrett Shooting Stars on yours as well. They aren't flashy but should do well on an N frame.
My Ruger speed six 357Mag with 2.75" barrel carries and shoots very nicely with Shooting Stars on it. Revda Ruger Speed Six2 357Mag.jpg
 
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I bought this HP in 2003 for 300 singles, I had it lettered from the factory. It left in 1955 to a hardware warehouse in Portland OR, it was in a relatives estate in Illinois when I purchased it. NOT factory engraved but from my research the work was done by a family shop in Mainz Germany, by corresponding with another German engraver in that region. Congrats to the OP on his find, I know the feeling. It took me ten years to find a M57 .41 Mag around five years ago, and gladly paid up at that time the 900 price tag. Another great shooting gun!
 
Gordon said:
Does it have the "4th" screw up high on the right side plate ? It probably should with that serial number and really makes it a pre numbered model Hiway Patrolman. Personally I like 4 and five screw ( the fifth screw is in front of trigger guard) vintage S&W s

BTW you are really lucky you caught the serial number screw up. Trust me !
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In all honesty I would have to look again to be certain but I want to say yes it does.

And you are right about the screw up on the serial number. We caught it before the paperwork was done so all is well. I think my gun lady got educated today too. She's a super nice lady and gives me alot of perks there. I buy exclusively from her because of those perks. But I don't think she would like to admit she didn't know the numbers were going to be different.
 
It will. The 5th screw or upper side plate disappeared in the 1957 time period. The 4th screw disappeared in the 1961 period. Some dash 1guns (other N frames as only ONE known 28-1!) have it but most don’t and it was eliminated in the -2 guns. So 1962 and newer are 3 screw guns.
 
I've been accused of bogarting. It has nothing to do with mishandling a revolver, I assure you. :)

If you haven't shot an N-frame before, you're in for a treat. Apparently larger revolvers just have better trigger geometry. There's also more to hold onto, nice big sights, good weight to cut back on recoil, etc. Mine are all a joy to shoot.
 
I can play. This is my 4" 28-2 made in 1970-71. It came with Magna grips but my gnarly old hands like the target grips better. Groups shot at 10 yards, elbows rested, single action because I'm shaky too. This one likes anything it's fed; 158 grain .357s on the left, .38 Special 148 grain wadcutters on the right.

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Mike C2 said:
It will. The 5th screw or upper side plate disappeared in the 1957 time period. The 4th screw disappeared in the 1961 period. Some dash 1guns (other N frames as only ONE known 28-1!) have it but most don’t and it was eliminated in the -2 guns. So 1962 and newer are 3 screw guns.
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I want to like this but not sure if it is true. I collected S&W for half a Century and am always learning something new about details.
 
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