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PLEASE NOTE: THIS sale IS FOR THE EMPTY VINTAGE CARDBOARD BOX ONLY.Highly collectible original vintage Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 \"Highway Patrolman\" blue cardboard factory box. This box dates precisely to 1978 based on its serial number and features exceptional law enforcement provenance.
Double-Sided Label Details:
• Side 1 (Factory Label): Original handwritten white S&W label confirming Model 28-2, Satin Blue Finish (\"BH\"), 4-inch barrel, Square Butt (\"S\"), and Serial Number N568865.
• Side 2 (Agency Label): Authentic printed Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) property/inventory label reading: \"0282034031 357 HGWY PAT 4IN SQ STBL\".
Condition:
• The box is structurally very sound with tight corners and all original metal rivets intact.
• Shows honest, period-correct storage wear, light dust, and minor surface aging that gives it fantastic character.
• Both end labels are 100% intact, readable, and firmly attached.
This is a phenomenal piece of law enforcement history. It is the ultimate accessory if you own a 1970s Ohio State Highway Patrol issued Model 28. Shipping: Will be packed securely inside a separate sturdy shipping box.
