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Greetings and Salutations
Long time firearm owner, first time S&W owner and new to the board. Until last week I thought the only revolvers were made by Ruger (just kidding) and had never even shot a S&W revolver. I now own 2 of them and still won't be shooting them.
I stumbled on 2, 1972 (supposedly), 28-2 Highway Patrolman revolvers with 4" barrels... NEW, un-fired, still in the original box with manual, cleaning kits and even the warranty cards. If these 48 year old pieces are truly unshot, I am in a quandary. I don't like to own guns I don't shoot but in turn do not want to screw these up by shooting them.
I am considering selling these (at least one) to a collector and using the proceeds to buy one I will actually shoot. I would like the advice of people that actually know S&W so I can possibly preserve a couple of pieces of history... or is being an unfired revolver a detriment because it hasn't been tested?
I didn't start off here thinking I was going to do anything but say hello. If this is in the wrong place please direct me where to ask my above question. Thanks a million in advance for your help.
Jim
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Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. I can't help regarding your question about the 28-2 Highway Patrolman revolvers but I am sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly. There's a bunch of good folks here.
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Thanks for the warm welcomes. A lot of fellow Virginians on this thread.
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Welcome from Kansas. There are a lot of folks on here very knowledgeable on the Highway Patrolman. If you start a thread in the area of guns manufactured in 1972 and just say “question about 28-2 Highway Patrolman” , you’ll get many responses. Also, if you use the search function, there is a Ultimate Highway Patrolman thread that has many posts. As for me, I have 3 Model 28’s. One is an awesome shooter, the other two are pristine and parked. The guns you have could be enjoyed either way.
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