How rare is my S&W Model 28 Hwy patrolman

[Messenger Guard]

I have a beauty in box with all papers. It has minimal wear. It's a Model 28 NO DASH. Every time I look them up I only find 28-2 models. Any idea as to the rarity?

 

[rcmodel]

The Highway Patrolman was made 1954 to 1957 with no model number marking.

The Model 28 (no dash) was made from 1957 - 1960.
28-1 - 1960-1961
28-2 - 1961-1982
28-3 - 1982 - Discontinued 1986.

I doubt yours is particularly rare just because it is a no-dash.
It would seem a 28-1 might be rarer.
Value would be similar to later guns in similar condition.

rc

 

[PabloJ]

I have a beauty in box with all papers. It has minimal wear. It's a Model 28 NO DASH. Every time I look them up I only find 28-2 models. Any idea as to the rarity?

Not sure how rare it is but it was made from !954 to ca. 1960. I would say it's more rare if it has 6" barrel. I think 28-1 is Holy Grail of S&W DA revolver collecting.

 

[potmetal]

If it has the box and original papers, some will pay more for that. They are one of S&W's great N frame revolvers, prices keep going up on them.

 

[rcmodel]

made from !954 to ca. 1960.

Again, they didn't give them model numbers until 1957.
Prior to that, 1954 to 1957, they were just called Highway Patrolman.
The OP's 28-1 was made 1957 - 1960.

rc

 

[Messenger Guard]

According to serial number it is a 1959 model. It has the standard 4" barrel and target stocks. Would the stocks be diamond magnas? I believe that's what I'm seeing. Need to get the daughter to post pics for the old man.

 

[rcmodel]

Could have came with either diamond Magna's or diamond Target stocks.

I believe Target stocks were an extra cost option just like wide Target hammer & Trigger, red front insert, etc.

If you have the original box, there should be a white paper label on the end with the factory options it had hand written on it.

rc

 

[joed]

The Mod 28's aren't rare yet. Everyone should own one though, they are great guns. I can't tell you anything else that hasn't already been said.