Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum, 6-Inch, Satin Blue, N-Frame DA/SA Revolver (1978)
This 1978 Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman is a full-size N-frame .357 Magnum with a 6-inch heavy barrel, satin blue finish, and adjustable sights. It stands out for its excellent overall condition, glare-reducing matte topstrap and rib, and classic target-style walnut grips with S&W medallions. The revolver is marked with the 28-2 engineering change on the yoke and comes with a factory blue box bearing a serialized end label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling evidence is visible on close inspection. The bore shows a bright, mirror-like interior.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box with serialized end label
The Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman pairs the robust S&W N-frame with a six-shot fluted cylinder chambered in .357 Magnum. Its double-action/single-action operation and case-colored, checkered hammer spur reflect the classic S&W service revolver configuration.
The 6-inch heavy barrel features a partial underlug and an integral rib. A matte, glare-reducing finish on both the topstrap and rib supports a clean sight picture. The front sight is a Baughman-style ramp with a colored insert, paired with an S&W micrometer rear sight that is fully adjustable.
The carbon steel construction and satin blue finish present a purposeful look with durable materials. Checkered walnut, target-style grips with S&W medallions provide a solid, traditional hold that complements the revolver’s full-size profile.
Marked with the 28-2 engineering change on the yoke, this example reflects its late-1970s production details. It was manufactured in the United States in 1978 and retains the features that define the Highway Patrolman series.