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Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman
After reading a number of threads concerning these .357 magnum revolvers I decided to keep an eye out for an example. I found one today, 4 inch barrel, about 98% condition but there are a couple of small chips out of the base of those huge stocks. The finish was more of a low gloss matte and the cylinder showed no spin marks. The SN# is N225306 which seems to be around 1977 when compared to some of the serial numbers in the forums data. They were asking $349 for the revolver and I might go back for it on Monday.
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04-17-2010, 08:41 PM
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Sounds great! I would go back tonight or leave a message as there is a good possibilty it wont be there monday at that price.
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04-17-2010, 08:54 PM
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Thats one hell of a price. I'd be at the front door when they open up Mon. I just landed a first year model with Packs on it for 400. abt a month ago. Wish it would have been a 4". Larry
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04-17-2010, 09:00 PM
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That price is almost a give-away. Go buy that thing! Run, don't walk! If you decide not to get it, let somebody here get a shot at it. Supply the shops name if somebody asks. I'm outta work, so I can't afford it.
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04-17-2010, 09:27 PM
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Wow..Thats crazy cheap.......
The Model 28 and Model 27 are my favorite Smiths.
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04-17-2010, 10:50 PM
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I'd be sleeping at that front door Monday morning... 
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04-17-2010, 11:46 PM
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Yes don't think just do, you will be sorry if it slips away great gun great price.I just paid 500 otd for mine about two months ago.
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They are hard to find at that price. The mod 28 is a great gun, you won't regret buying one.
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04-18-2010, 12:40 AM
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Snag it now! Paid $500.00 OTD one year ago for mine and I don't regret the purchase one bit.
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04-19-2010, 09:55 AM
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Hope you're standing outside the door right now waiting for the shop to open...
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04-19-2010, 10:22 AM
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I turned down a premodel 28 at a gunshow on Sat, asking price was 475.00, it needed a hand, an oversze cylinder stop, had endshake, and had prize marks around the charge holes ( stuck cases?). A gunsmith special.
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04-19-2010, 12:25 PM
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Coneten, Longtime lurker and a friend. This post finally inspired me to register, break protocol and have my first post a response. Yes, grab it. For me it is one of the most perfect blends of elegance and utility that there is. I have two, one of which I have had 30 years and the other I just bought.
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04-19-2010, 12:27 PM
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pics of Model 28-2
It is a 6 inch barrel. 
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04-19-2010, 12:31 PM
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more pics
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04-19-2010, 12:36 PM
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Indiuckian, Very nice..thanks for sharing. I need to get my pics down to the click on smaller format. I will get back on photobucket and resize these too big photos! I think I know who you are..a S&W expert who also has a very nice Japanese collection, a black powder re-enactor and some Argentine connections!
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04-19-2010, 12:47 PM
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Excellent buy,I bought a NIB 6" a while back for $550.00 and yours is just as nice.Enjoy!
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04-19-2010, 12:49 PM
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You are right on all accounts!!! It would have been a steal without the $100 dollars worth of box, tools and paper! Nice find Brother!
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04-19-2010, 03:20 PM
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VERY nice HP you found there!
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Originally Posted by coneten
...the info sticker was pasted on upside down.
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They did that so the labels could be read on the shelf and when picked up, the 'bottom' of the box and contents wouldn't fall out.
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04-19-2010, 09:52 PM
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You have a great gun there. This one rode with me for a while in a Patrol car, then 20 years in saddle bags, in my pickup on the ranch, and now is semi-retired.
You couldn't tell it wasn't new if it wasn't for some holster wear.
The original magna grips are sitting beside it in the safe.
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I can get $450 ALL DAY for that gun, BUY IT!!!
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Beautiful.
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04-20-2010, 01:23 PM
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this is another HP
with 4 inch barrel. Actually my posts are sort of crossed up..this was the pawnshop snag. This one has un-numbered target grips, red paint on front sight, white outlined rear sight and a target trigger.  
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04-20-2010, 01:29 PM
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You sure didn't get hurt on that one!!
Nice gun.
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04-20-2010, 02:47 PM
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Glad you got it...i was loosing sleep thinking about that gun sitting all alone in that cold shop....
Nice find
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04-20-2010, 03:42 PM
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That is a beauty Coneten! In my best Hannibal Lector voice, "Love the grips." Is this one an N or S serial number prefix? I know the other photo was S and those are pre-68 grips. I really like that 4 inch brother. We have a similiar pair!
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04-20-2010, 04:47 PM
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This one is N prefix..N2253XX...I think around 1977? I removed the grips and they are not numbered. There is orange paint on the front sight This revolver is almost too big for my girlie man hands..must be the grips.
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