New to me S&W Pre-28 Highway Patrolman...357 Magnum

Woody · Dec 17, 2017

Picked this up today at the show outside of Philadelphia...

So nice to have that $30 C&R, and be able to just sign the copy of my license, hand over cash, and walk out with that beast.

It's in beautiful condition...I wish I had remembered to move my ear plugs from around my neck to in my ears before I squeezed off that first round after I got home, but I'm sure my ears will stop ringing before Christmas...

First revolver... Figured I'd start with a bang!

Woody

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GolfR · Dec 17, 2017

Beautiful gun, congrats on the find.

august1410 · Dec 17, 2017

PM me your serial number (just the prefix and first few numbers) and I can let you know how old she is.

StantonCree · Dec 17, 2017

Schwing

danb · Dec 17, 2017

Wow, nice gun. :drool:

eruby · Dec 17, 2017

"If that don't teach you a lesson ........"

Absolutely beautiful. :thumbsup:

Do you mind posting the approx. price?

august1410 · Dec 17, 2017

Mid 50's manufacture. Early diamond target stocks without the football cut out. Not "cokes", but very likely original to the revolver. A beautiful example of an N frame Smith .357 Magnum.

Woody · Dec 17, 2017

I paid $950, and was happy with that. May not be a spectacular 'deal'... But that's not really my primary concern with these old guns especially. You know it isn't going to go down in value from there...

Woody

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rseymorejr · Dec 17, 2017

Woody said:
I paid $950, and was happy with that. May not be a spectacular 'deal'... But that's not really my primary concern with these old guns especially. You know it isn't going to go down in value from there...

Woody

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Beautiful gun. Kind of makes you wish you had access to a time machine, doesn't it?

Woody · Dec 17, 2017

rseymorejr said:
Beautiful gun. Kind of makes you wish you had access to a time machine, doesn't it?

Indeed... This is a GUN...

Woody

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august1410 · Dec 17, 2017

Woody said:
Indeed... This is a GUN...

Woody

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If you have never shot an N frame Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum....a vintage one, prepare yourself. There are few experiences better.

Woody · Dec 17, 2017

august1410 said:
If you have never shot an N frame Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum....a vintage one, prepare yourself. There are few experiences better.

I've not handled many revolvers, and very few large frame types at that... All I can say is I am just enjoying holding it and looking at it and playing with it. What a different feel from anything else I've shot since getting into pistols. It just seems to have a bit more of that... Work of art factor to it, in addition to being just awesomely intimidating... This is a very hard gun to not take seriously.
I may need more...I think it's a disease...

Woody

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august1410 · Dec 17, 2017

Woody said:
I've not handled many revolvers, and very few large frame types at that... All I can say is I am just enjoying holding it and looking at it and playing with it. What a different feel from anything else I've shot since getting into pistols. It just seems to have a bit more of that... Work of art factor to it, in addition to being just awesomely intimidating... This is a very hard gun to not take seriously.
I may need more...I think it's a disease...

Woody

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I am on my 4th S&W revolver. I started with a 1967 Model 10-6, then a 1964 Model 27-2, then another 10-6 from 1969, and now a 1984 586 (no dash). They are addictive.

pbharvey · Dec 17, 2017

Hey Woody, never play with guns.

S&W19 · Dec 17, 2017

That's one pretty wheel gun. Love my Smiths too..

python · Dec 17, 2017

$950.00 is only a little steep for a 6", but a great revolver nonetheless, and it appears to be in nice condition. The 4" does command prices in that range or a little higher if the condition dictates. I really like the postwar, pre-model number guns. IMO, they represent a high point in S&W production. FYI, the target stocks were the only option offered for the HP and were almost never numbered to the gun, since they did not require fitting. From a collector standpoint, the numbered magnas are more desirable, but they are horrible for shooting. The targets are worth a tidy sum on their own, and you might want to get some aftermarket stocks for shooting purposes. Enjoy it.

Woody · Dec 18, 2017

python said:
$950.00 is only a little steep for a 6", but a great revolver nonetheless, and it appears to be in nice condition. The 4" does command prices in that range or a little higher if the condition dictates. I really like the postwar, pre-model number guns. IMO, they represent a high point in S&W production. FYI, the target stocks were the only option offered for the HP and were almost never numbered to the gun, since they did not require fitting. From a collector standpoint, the numbered magnas are more desirable, but they are horrible for shooting. The targets are worth a tidy sum on their own, and you might want to get some aftermarket stocks for shooting purposes. Enjoy it.

I am looking for a set of stocks so I can preserve the original grips. Narrowing down... Leaning towards Pachmayr... Any suggestions?

I am also looking for a nice Model 27 or one of the Pre-27 357's, if anyone wants to see one happy in a new home...

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eruby · Dec 18, 2017

Woody said:
I paid $950, and was happy with that. May not be a spectacular 'deal'... But that's not really my primary concern with these old guns especially. You know it isn't going to go down in value from there...

Woody

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On the contrary, I think you got a good deal.

That gun will indeed only rise in value, and you now have a piece (pun) of history that you can pass down to the next generation of Woodys. :thumbsup:

Jumpmaster! · Dec 20, 2017

Nice! I have one too.

manderson · Dec 22, 2017

Hard to believe you hold a C&R license and are new to revolvers. What else do you collect? Have you dated your pre-28? I love old pistols, but they are getting more expensive every day. You found a great deal imho.

august1410 said:
Mid 50's manufacture. Early diamond target stocks without the football cut out. Not "cokes", but very likely original to the revolver. A beautiful example of an N frame Smith .357 Magnum.

Precisely. Nothing worse than gun dealers who remove the original diamond target stocks and sell them separately. Sad but true, it happens a lot.

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