The model 28 was made to fire the .357 magnum cartridge, but you can also fire the .38 special cartridge. The .38 special is lighter in recoil and easier on the pocket book than the powerful .357 magnum. Use .38 Special for practice, and .357 for a hunting or defense load.
IF IN CLEAN CONDITION, ABOUT $500
1975 or so
The best that I can do is say that the smith and wesson model 28-2 was made by smith and wesson from 1961-1969.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Smith and Wesson model 28-2 Highway Patrolman was made in the year 1973.
@ 1976
100-400 USD or so
No sn = no way to answer. 50-500 uSD
Yes, i own a model 28 chp
your model 28 highway patrolman is going for 250-400 dollars depending on condition.
1978
50-500 usd
100-400 or so