Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum Revolver, 6-Inch, 1957 Production
This early 1957 Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman is a first-year, numeric-designation example that retains the model’s trademark pinned barrel and recessed chambers. Built on the robust N-frame and finished in its original matte blue, it represents the utilitarian side of S&W’s .357 Magnum revolvers once favored by state police agencies. Aftermarket finger-groove hardwood stocks add a custom touch while still wearing factory S&W medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The matte blued finish displays scattered scratches and handling marks consistent with service carry.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman revolver with 6" pinned barrel
- Installed aftermarket finger-groove hardwood stocks with S&W medallions
Introduced as a cost-effective duty gun, the Model 28 shares the same strong N-frame as the deluxe Model 27 but features a non-polished matte blue finish to reduce glare. This example’s early S175-prefix serial number places it in the first year Smith & Wesson assigned numeric model designations, adding historical significance for collectors.
The pinned 6-inch barrel and recessed cylinder chambers highlight classic S&W engineering from the 1950s. Combined with the smooth, service-width trigger and service hammer, the revolver delivers the solid double-action feel that helped define the .357 Magnum’s law-enforcement reputation.
Sights consist of a pinned, serrated Baughman ramp front blade paired with an adjustable micrometer rear sight. Together they provide a clear sight picture for precise shot placement with full-power Magnum loads or milder .38 Special ammunition.
The finger-groove hardwood stocks improve purchase without straying far from period styling, and the factory medallions keep the appearance unmistakably Smith & Wesson. Overall, this Highway Patrolman offers a desirable blend of early production details, service-grade durability, and tasteful customization.