Thread: New to me Smith and Wesson model 28

Hello all, I just traded for a Smith and Wesson model 28. It has a 4 inch barrel and blued finish. Grips are wood with checkering and a diamond in the middle.
Barrel is pinned. 5 screw frame. The cylinder is recessed. Marked on the right side of the barrel : .357 over CTG HIGHWAY over PATROLMAN. Serial # is S121XXX. No model # on the inside of the frame, but is marked there with the # 351XX over the # 4.
Sorry no pictures, no camera.
This is my first Smith and Wesson. I was wondering if anyone knew when this was made? Thank you, Andy

According to my book Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, your gun was made in the years of 1954-55. Probably 1955 due to the actual serial#.
Hope this helps.

Congratulations on your trade. That particular model is my favorite all time revolver albeit mostly for personal reasons.

Hey Magnum, Thanks for the info on the date. Nice to know when something was made.

ogre, I think I did pretty well on the trade too. I shot the gun today and got it sighted in at 25 yards. After shooting, I can understand why this is your revolver. Andy