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Originally Posted by Sebago Son
Not correct Frank.
-3 guns were only produced for a very short period before 28's were discontinued.
28-3's are more collectible for this reason.
I have many pre-28's, 28's, 28-2's, and only one 28-3, a 4" gun. I am actively seeking a 28-3 6".
Drew
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I think he said desirable, not more collectable. And in that sense, he is correct imo.
And this exchange illustrates perfectly the difference between die hard collecting and the shooter/collector/accumulator. Things that will make the die hard collector swoon and reach for the AmEx will make the latter yawn and search for a model that has more "desirable" features.
Such as P&R models.
The new "holy grail" of Smith buyers.
But I don't agree that the 27 is double the gun however.
Every 27 I've owned (27 no dash, 27-1 and 27-2's) got sold eventually as just too darn pretty to shoot. But 28's? Have that "mean" and businesslike appearance that many find appealing and if you spent time wearing tin, who can resist "Highway Patrolman" rollmarked on your gat?