Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum Revolver – 6" Pinned & Recessed, Matte Blue
This Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman is an N-frame, six-shot .357 Magnum revolver built for hard duty between 1961 and 1982. Its 6-inch pinned barrel, recessed chambers, and matte service-blue finish set it apart as the utilitarian counterpart to the high-polish Model 27, giving law-enforcement durability with premium S&W mechanics. Collectors prize the Model 28 for its robust construction, honest work-gun heritage, and classic walnut Service Magna grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman revolver with 6" barrel
The N-frame square-butt construction provides strength for full-power .357 Magnum loads while maintaining balanced handling. The matte blue finish reduces glare for clear sight pictures in bright light.
Its pinned Baughman serrated ramp front sight and fully adjustable micrometer rear sight allow precise zeroing, a detail appreciated by both duty users and modern collectors. Chambers are recessed for full case-head support, a hallmark of earlier S&W magnum production.
A wide, checkered spur hammer and smooth-faced, case-hardened trigger deliver positive control in both double- and single-action modes. The factory checkered walnut Service Magna grips with inset S&W medallions remain intact, preserving the revolver’s original look and feel.
The serial prefix “N” places this revolver in the 1970s production run, aligning with the period when the Highway Patrolman served state police agencies across the United States.