Author Topic: S&W 28 (Read 2383 times)

walks with gun · « **on:** January 01, 2008, 12:20:48 PM »

picked up a very clean model 28 the other day,but am having trouble finding out when it was made, thought maybe one of you gents could help me the serial # are 1895XX thanks.

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2008, 05:01:14 PM »

It was made before mine my serial Number is N 268XXX and is rather old being pinned and recessed. Mine is a
28-2. I do not know other than it' after 1954 and before 1986.
That's all I can find in the blue book.

Hammerdown · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2008, 10:18:18 AM »

Quote from: walks with gun on January 01, 2008, 12:20:48 PM

picked up a very clean model 28 the other day,but am having trouble finding out when it was made, thought maybe one of you gents could help me the serial # are 1895XX thanks.

Hello
I assume there is an N Prefix before the serial number ? If there is, Yours would have been made in 1974 era. I hope this helps, Hammerdown

0369 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2008, 06:26:23 AM »

S prefix would put it at 1958

walks with gun · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2008, 01:12:34 PM »

Thanks guys, I figured it was made in 1960 or before but didn't know exactly what year. thanks again

Hammerdown · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2008, 02:44:10 AM »

Quote from: 0369 on January 13, 2008, 06:26:23 AM

S prefix would put it at 1958

Hello
The S-Prefix ran from 1946-1970. The-N-Prefix started after that. regards, Hammerdown

Hammerdown · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2008, 02:48:06 AM »

Quote from: walks with gun on January 13, 2008, 01:12:34 PM

Thanks guys, I figured it was made in 1960 or before but didn't know exactly what year. thanks again

Hello
If you would Tell us what Prefix it starts with Before the serial numbers then we can tell the Year of it, as both serial numbers cross each other in the N Prefix and S-Series prefix. Regards, Hammerdown.

walks with gun · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2008, 08:23:56 AM »

Yes the prefix on the model 28 starts with a S,,,S1895XX

0369 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:37:52 AM »

Quote from: Hammerdown on January 14, 2008, 02:44:10 AM

Quote from: 0369 on January 13, 2008, 06:26:23 AM
S prefix would put it at 1958

Hello
The S-Prefix ran from 1946-1970. The-N-Prefix started after that. regards, Hammerdown

I guess I should have clarified. The S prefix, with that sn should put it at 1958. Regards

Hammerdown · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:48:48 AM »

Quote from: walks with gun on January 15, 2008, 08:23:56 AM

Yes the prefix on the model 28 starts with a S,,,S1895XX

Hello
According to the serial number you gave I would say it shipped around August-September 1959 time span. This should be a Four screw revolver meaning Three screws on the side plate and one in front of the trigger guard. Most came with Magna style stocks and in this time span should be stamped in the crane area with MOD. 28. The Four screw examples were a Rather short run as they switched to Three screw example guns around 1961-1962 time span. I hope this helps, Hammerdown

Mohawk · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:16:13 PM »

The S&W Forum site had a sticky about this. May still be there. That's how I pinned my 28 down as being made in '58. It was confirmed by S&W after that.

williamlayton · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2011, 12:43:47 AM »

Mine is a 28-2
Serial number N54xxxx
What is the closest guess as to manufacture date?
Blessings

Hammerdown · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2011, 01:31:19 AM »

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Mine is a 28-2
Serial number N54xxxx
What is the closest guess as to manufacture date?

Hello William
The N-Prefix series started in 1970 for all series of the N-Frame revolvers. In the reference material I have it appears yours was made around June 1978 time span. Of course this is an educated guess from other serial number's in that time frame being close to yours in sequence, so a factory letter would be the only way to know for sure of your exact ship date of your revolver. I hope this helps, Hammerdown

williamlayton · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:07:14 PM »

Sure does help Hammerdown.
It was just a curious question anyhow.
Thanks for the reply.
Blessings

williamlayton · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:05:56 PM »

Picked up another 28-2
SN N10887
What say you on age Hammerdown
ALSO--I am noticing that in S & W---the & is not an &---if that makes any sense. It appears to be an "o" with some other markings alongside OR the & stamped almost sideways but a bit different design.
Blessings
Bill

Hammerdown · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2011, 01:23:35 AM »

Hello Willaim
Your serial number point's to a date of 1970. The Ampersand's changed over time at S&W meaning the & Prefix on your guns barrel. They also changed on the factory address portion in the Lower left corner of the guns frame. The earliest examples had a Large Ampersand with a very noticeable Slant to it. As time wore on, the slant of it was much less as the size of it decreesed. They call the large early examples Lazy Ampersands.... Hammerdown

williamlayton · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:01:32 AM »

THANKYOU, THANKYOU,THANK YOU.
hammer you are always such a gentleman to respond to idiots like me in such a calm and informative manner.
I really do appreciate it.
I'LL be danged---the AMPERSAND's are different.

Blessings

Hammerdown · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:25:13 AM »

Quote from: williamlayton on April 05, 2011, 05:01:32 AM

THANKYOU, THANKYOU,THANK YOU.
hammer you are always such a gentleman to respond to idiots like me in such a calm and informative manner.
I really do appreciate it.
I'LL be danged---the AMPERSAND's are different.
Blessings

Hello William
There are no Dumb questions. To me an Idiot is one that does not ask questions, and goes through life wondering with no answer's to their questions as my Grandfather told me that you will only learn something if you ask questions, so don't beat your self up by calling your self an Idiot, you are certainly not one and I am glad to assist you any time, if I don't have an answer I have several S&W colleagues I can ask to answer your questions then we both will learn from it. Yes, The ampersand's did change much in the S&W stampings. They also changed in the four line address stamp as far as slant of the Amapersand over the years.....

williamlayton · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:14:34 AM »

I was noticing all of that.
Blessings

StrawHat · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2011, 01:33:19 AM »

Good Morning All,

My M28-2 is numbered N5611xx and I believe it shipped in 1978 or 1979. I am relying on faded memories but believe I got it in 79 or 80.

This is the one I had rebored and converted to 45 ACP. Looking to get a holster similar to what williamlayton has for it. I just reworked another pair of grips and may duplicate them in American Ivory.