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{{Short description|Revolver made by Smith & Wesson}}
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|name=S&W Model 28
|name=S&W Model 28
| image= Flickr - ~Steve Z~ - S^W 28-2 6" Barrel 3.jpg
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|caption=Smith & Wesson Model 28-2
|caption=Smith & Wesson Model 28-2
|origin=United States
|origin={{flag|United States}}
|type=[[Revolver]]
|type=[[Revolver]]
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|service=
|service=
|used_by={{Plain list|
|used_by={{Plain list|
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* [[California Highway Patrol]]
* [[Florida Highway Patrol]]
* [[Florida Highway Patrol]]
* [[Georgia State Patrol]]
* [[Georgia State Patrol]]
* [[Idaho State Police]] (1955–1979)
* [[Idaho State Police]] (1955–1979) 4 inch barrel<ref name=chm28/>
* [[Maine State Police]] (1977–1988)
* [[Maine State Police]] (1977–1988)
* [[New York State Police]]
* [[New York State Police]]
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* [[Texas Department of Public Safety]]
* [[Texas Department of Public Safety]]
* [[U.S. Border Patrol]]
* [[U.S. Border Patrol]]
* [[Washington State Patrol]] 6 inch 28-2<ref name=chm28>{{cite book |last=Nonte |first=George |author-link= |date=1980 |title=Combat Handguns |location= |publisher=Stackpole Books |page=347 |isbn=0811704092}}</ref>
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* [[Washington State Patrol]]
* [[Wisconsin State Patrol]]
}}
}}
|wars=
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|variants=Blued Steel model. Available with 4 in and 6 in barrels. Fewer than 100 reported as being manufactured with 8{{Frac|3|8}} in barrel. Twenty-five guns with 5 in barrels and nickel finish marked "F.H.P." (Florida Highway Patrol) #32 through #56 shipped in 1959.<ref>Supica and Nahas (2006). ''Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson''. 3rd Edition.</ref>
|variants=Blued Steel model. Available with 4 in and 6 in barrels. Fewer than 100 reported as being manufactured with 8{{Frac|3|8}} in barrel. Twenty-five guns with 5 in barrels and nickel finish marked "F.H.P." (Florida Highway Patrol) #32 through #56 shipped in 1959.<ref>Supica and Nahas (2006). ''Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson''. 3rd Edition.</ref>
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|weight=4" barrel model 41 oz.<br>
|weight={{plainlist|*4" barrel model: {{cvt|41|oz|0}}
6" barrel model 44 oz.<br>
*6" barrel model: {{cvt|44|oz|0}}
8{{Frac|3|8}}" barrel model 47 oz.
*8{{Frac|3|8}}" barrel model: {{cvt|47|oz|0}}}}
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|sights=Adjustable rear sights and Baughman front sight.
|sights=Adjustable rear sights and Baughman front sight.
}}
}}
[[File:S & W Highway Patrolman.JPG|thumb|S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel]]

[[File:SMITH&WESSON 28-2 , 1973.jpg|thumb|Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28]]
The '''[[Smith & Wesson]] (S&W) Model 28''', also known as the '''Highway Patrolman''', is an N-frame [[revolver]] chambered for the [[.357 Magnum]] [[cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]], in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a budget version of the [[S&W Model 27]].
The '''[[Smith & Wesson]] (S&W) Model 28''', also known as the '''Highway Patrolman''', is an N-frame [[revolver]] chambered for the [[.357 Magnum]] [[cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]], in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a high quality matte-finished bead blasted version of the [[S&W Model 27]].


==Development==
==Development==
The Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, traces its heritage back to the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum. The Registered Magnum morphed into the ''357 Magnum'' (first production model completed April 8, 1935).<ref>{{Cite book|title=The History of Smith and Wesson|last=Jinks|first=Roy J.|publisher=Beinfeld|year=1977|isbn=0917714148|location=|pages=214}}</ref> The 357 Magnum was temporarily discontinued in 1941 when S&W turned their focus to wartime production, but was reintroduced in December 1948 with the new series beginning at serial number S72000. The new 357 Magnum had been modernized to incorporate the rebound slide operated hammer block and the new short throw hammer. It was redesignated the Model 27 in 1957.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The History of Smith & Wesson|last=Jinks|first=|publisher=|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=215}}</ref> Law enforcement agencies favored the Model 27, but its high-polish finish and labor-intensive topstrap checkering added expense with no added utility for a police carry gun.
The Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, traces its heritage back to the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum. The Registered Magnum was renamed the ''.357 Magnum'' (first production model completed April 8, 1935).<ref>{{Cite book|title=The History of Smith and Wesson|last=Jinks|first=Roy J.|publisher=Beinfeld|year=1977|isbn=0917714148|pages=214}}</ref>
The .357 Magnum was temporarily discontinued in December 1941 when S&W turned their focus to wartime production but was reintroduced in December 1948 with the new series beginning at serial number S72000 and incorporated an internal hammer block for prevention of accidental discharge if dropped.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The History of Smith & Wesson|last=Jinks|pages=215}}</ref>

The Model 28 is unusual in that Smith & Wesson removed, rather than added, features to the Model 27 to create it, in order to reduce production costs with no reduction in utility. The [[Smith and Wesson model 910|Model 915]] resulted from a similar idea, forty years later. A classic N frame revolver, the Highway Patrolman is blued, but it is not polished, saving labor costs. The top strap and frame rounds are bead blasted to achieve a matte appearance.


Law enforcement agencies demanded the power of the .357 Magnum model 27 but its high-polish finish and labor-intensive topstrap checkering added expense with no added utility for use as a duty firearm. Additionally, the high polish finish of the 27 was prone to fingerprints and other handling smudges that were readily visible.
In the late 1940s and the first part of the 1950s Smith & Wesson was the only American gun company manufacturing a .357 magnum revolver. Since this relatively deluxe model was the only revolver available for this cartridge at the time, police departments, as well as individual officers and private shooters, requested from Smith & Wesson a more strictly utilitarian "budget" .357 magnum revolver. S&W responded with the Highway Patrolman (later renamed the Model 28 in 1957). The manufacturing changes made for a more affordable revolver, though mechanically the Highway Patrolman is the same as the more ornate Model 27.


Eventually, departments and the general public requested a more affordable version of the model 27 and S&W responded with the development of the Highway Patrolman (later renamed the Model 28 in 1957).
The Model 28 was in production from 1954 through 1986. For most of its production run it was a steady seller with both police officers and civilian shooters.
The manufacturing changes made for a more affordable revolver since the model 28 was not a super-high polished firearm. Instead, the 28 was semi-polished along with bead-blasted (non checkered) top strap and trigger guard which reduced production cost.
The 28 is mechanically identical and robust to the model 27 and the same high quality materials were utilized. "Highway Patrolman" is engraved onto the barrel at the factory as well as the nomenclature ".357 CTG.".
Although the model 28 top strap and frame rounds are bead blasted to achieve a matte appearance, the non-bead blasted surfaces do exhibit some luster.


==Other users==
==Users==
* {{flag|Italy}}: Used by the [[Gruppo di Intervento Speciale]].<ref name="SO">{{cite web|url=http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Italy/GIS.htm|title=Gruppo Intervento Speciale (GIS) - Special Intervention Group|accessdate=2012-03-07|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208033140/http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Italy/GIS.htm|archivedate=2010-12-08|df=}}</ref>
* {{flag|Italy}}: Used by the [[Gruppo di Intervento Speciale]].<ref name="SO">{{cite web|url=http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Italy/GIS.htm|title=Gruppo Intervento Speciale (GIS) - Special Intervention Group|access-date=2012-03-07|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208033140/http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Italy/GIS.htm|archive-date=2010-12-08}}</ref>
* {{flag|Norway}}: Used by the '''Norwegian Police Service''' ({{lang-no|Politi- og lensmannsetaten}}) in some municipalities.
* {{flag|Norway}}: Used by the '''Norwegian Police Service''' ({{langx|no|Politi- og lensmannsetaten}}) in some municipalities.
* {{flag|United States}}
** [[Florida Highway Patrol]]
** [[Georgia State Patrol]]
** [[Idaho State Police]] (1955–1979) 4 inch barrel<ref name=chm28/>
** [[Maine State Police]] (1977–1988)
** [[New York State Police]]
** [[San Francisco Police Department]]
** [[Texas Department of Public Safety]]
** [[U.S. Border Patrol]]
** [[Washington State Patrol]] 6 inch 28-2<ref name=chm28>{{cite book |last=Nonte |first=George |author-link= |date=1980 |title=Combat Handguns |location= |publisher=Stackpole Books |page=347 |isbn=0811704092}}</ref>
** [[Wisconsin State Patrol]]


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:.357 Magnum firearms]]
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[[Category:Smith & Wesson revolvers]]

Latest revision as of 12:54, 29 October 2024

S&W Model 28
Smith & Wesson Model 28-2
TypeRevolver
Place of origin United States
Service history
Used by
Production history
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Produced1954–1986
VariantsBlued Steel model. Available with 4 in and 6 in barrels. Fewer than 100 reported as being manufactured with 83⁄8 in barrel. Twenty-five guns with 5 in barrels and nickel finish marked "F.H.P." (Florida Highway Patrol) #32 through #56 shipped in 1959.[2]
Specifications
Mass
  • 4" barrel model: 41 oz (1,162 g)
  • 6" barrel model: 44 oz (1,247 g)
  • 83⁄8" barrel model: 47 oz (1,332 g)
Cartridge.357 Magnum
ActionDouble Action
Feed system6-round cylinder
SightsAdjustable rear sights and Baughman front sight.
S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel
Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28

The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, is an N-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, in production from 1954 to 1986. It is a high quality matte-finished bead blasted version of the S&W Model 27.

Development

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The Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, traces its heritage back to the Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum. The Registered Magnum was renamed the .357 Magnum (first production model completed April 8, 1935).[3] The .357 Magnum was temporarily discontinued in December 1941 when S&W turned their focus to wartime production but was reintroduced in December 1948 with the new series beginning at serial number S72000 and incorporated an internal hammer block for prevention of accidental discharge if dropped.[4]

Law enforcement agencies demanded the power of the .357 Magnum model 27 but its high-polish finish and labor-intensive topstrap checkering added expense with no added utility for use as a duty firearm. Additionally, the high polish finish of the 27 was prone to fingerprints and other handling smudges that were readily visible.

Eventually, departments and the general public requested a more affordable version of the model 27 and S&W responded with the development of the Highway Patrolman (later renamed the Model 28 in 1957). The manufacturing changes made for a more affordable revolver since the model 28 was not a super-high polished firearm. Instead, the 28 was semi-polished along with bead-blasted (non checkered) top strap and trigger guard which reduced production cost. The 28 is mechanically identical and robust to the model 27 and the same high quality materials were utilized. "Highway Patrolman" is engraved onto the barrel at the factory as well as the nomenclature ".357 CTG.". Although the model 28 top strap and frame rounds are bead blasted to achieve a matte appearance, the non-bead blasted surfaces do exhibit some luster.

Users

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nonte, George (1980). Combat Handguns. Stackpole Books. p. 347. ISBN 0811704092.
  2. ^ Supica and Nahas (2006). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. 3rd Edition.
  3. ^ Jinks, Roy J. (1977). The History of Smith and Wesson. Beinfeld. p. 214. ISBN 0917714148.
  4. ^ Jinks. The History of Smith & Wesson. p. 215.
  5. ^ "Gruppo Intervento Speciale (GIS) - Special Intervention Group". Archived from the original on 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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