[Wiregrassguy]

Well I was cruising around mewe.com last night and came upon this Highway Patrolman that a guy wanted to trade for another .357. I didn't have one having sold the others that I've acquired so I sent him a message. We got together this morning and made the exchange. It was dirty so I brought it home, cleaned it up and put some Ken Driskill Elkhorn Stags on it. It had some Herrets or Sile stocks on it. I put them on a .38-44 for now. I also found what looks like a name and badge number etched on the inside of the grip frame. From the looks of the wear mark on the side plate, this was probably an L E O gun. That wear mark is right where the snap is on some holsters.

So, what do y'all think?

Oh, I forgot to say it's a Model 28 - 2, serial number S289031 from 1967, the year I graduated high school.

 

[jonesy814]

Nice one Guy. If it shoots as well as my 6" HP, you've got a winner

 

[series guy]

Nice find. They are just timeless classics. In just the right condition to shoot.........a lot.

 

[Blackcloud2]

Guy I have 4" version just slightly younger than yours (66-67) and a 6" from 1979, both are fine shooters. I'd agree that the wear on those stocks and the etching would indicate it having been carried on duty at some point in its life, but it certainly wasn't abused. I'd bet there was once an officer or deputy **** who wore badge number 2322 somewhere at one time!

 

[carl418]

Really nice find and it looks great with the stags... Congrats!

 

[Curt360]

Congrats on scoring that fine HP Guy! Looks great so go out and enjoy it!

 

[bearcat6]

Wasn't one of the cops involved that Rodney King affair named Sgt Stacy ****?

 

[msharley]

Well I was cruising around mewe.com last night and came upon this Highway Patrolman that a guy wanted to trade for another .357. I didn't have one having sold the others that I've acquired so I sent him a message. We got together this morning and made the exchange. It was dirty so I brought it home, cleaned it up and put some Ken Driskill Elkhorn Stags on it. It had some Herrets or Sile stocks on it. I put them on a .38-44 for now. I also found what looks like a name and badge number etched on the inside of the grip frame. From the looks of the wear mark on the side plate, this was probably an L E O gun. That wear mark is right where the snap is on some holsters.

So, what do y'all think?

Oh, I forgot to say it's a Model 28 - 2, serial number S289031 from 1967, the year I graduated high school.

Hey Guy,

Well done!

Later, Mark

 

[WendyZXZ]

Great looking find and the grips do really set it off nicely!

 

[Blackcloud2]

Wasn't one of the cops involved that Rodney King affair named Sgt Stacy ****?

You have a good memory and I believe you are correct because I share the same name with the same spelling!

 

[Oldbrass]

A real diamond in the Ruff, nice score

 

[Wiregrassguy]

He spelled his name as Stacey Koon.

 

[Ghostdriver]

Thats a nice find Wiregrass. Interesting with someones ID on it.

 

[Blackcloud2]

He spelled his name as Stacey Koon.

Well I struck out on both names, but I did remember hearing the name on the radio when I was working on the road!

 

[Forester]

Very nice!

 

[Wiregrassguy]

I meant to say that I also got a nice holster with it.

Guy

 

[bonedaddy]

Just the right amount of wear to be a good shooter!! I like it and the holster also. Thanks for showing.

 

[K22]

Verah nice.

 

[jeepnut]

That is a real nice addition Guy. Looks like it cleaned up real nice and with the accessories ready to step out.

 

[delcrossv]

Generally not a fan of stags, but I like those very much!