Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum Revolver, 6-inch, Blued, 1970s N-Frame
This S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman is a 1970s N-frame .357 Magnum with a heavy 6-inch pinned barrel, adjustable sights, and classic walnut Magna stocks. Built in the United States and marked "MOD. 28-2" in the yoke cut, it features the durable duty-style finish associated with the Highway Patrolman line, with a matte, uncheckered topstrap and barrel rib. The serial prefix "N" aligns with mid-1970s production, and the barrel and frame rollmarks appear gold-filled.
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 Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surface rust and pitting are present throughout the finish, with minor scuff marks and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman revolver
Built on the S&W N-frame with a square-butt grip frame, this Model 28-2 is a six-shot, fluted-cylinder .357 Magnum designed for service durability. The duty-focused Highway Patrolman construction is evident in its matte, uncheckered topstrap and rib that reduce glare under bright light.
The revolver wears a heavy 6-inch carbon-steel barrel with a visible transverse barrel pin and a short ejector-rod shroud. Sighting equipment includes a Baughman-style ramp front sight with a pinned colored insert and a fully adjustable rear sight, offering a clear sight picture and precise adjustments.
Controls and ignition components are classic S&W: a case-hardened trigger paired with a checkered hammer spur, operating in double-action/single-action. The configuration reflects the robust, service-ready setup that defined the Highway Patrolman series.
Details round out the presentation: blued carbon-steel frame and cylinder, walnut Magna-style stocks with S&W medallions and a diamond around the screw (earlier-style grips; not factory-correct for mid-1970s production), and yoke cut stamping "MOD. 28-2." Additional assembly/inspection numbers "84367" and "C14" are present, and the "N" serial prefix is consistent with mid-1970s production. Barrel and frame rollmarks appear gold-filled.