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Old 08-11-2016, 01:59 AM
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Thought I'd try to find out little more about my model 28-2. I got this from a police officer friend years ago, who said it had been the duty weapon of a sheriff's deputy locally. The gun is fitted with a beautiful pair of Ahren's grips that suit me well, and is in excellent condition except for minor holster wear. Serial number is 944XX, and it is marked 28-2 on the frame beneath the crane.

I was wondering mainly when it was manufactured. Not concerned about value; I won't be parting with this one.
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Old 08-11-2016, 04:54 AM
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Where did you get that number from? The correct serial number will be on the bottom of the grip frame, so to see it, you will have to remove the stocks.
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My apologies! I had some sort of brain-fart and left off the 'N' on the serial number. Also the XX was simply to obscure the last part of the number as i have seen some others do on these forums. Honestly I don't know why they do this, but I thought there might be a reason so I emulated them. The photo above shows the serial number on the bottom of the grip-frame.
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Old 08-11-2016, 10:13 AM
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Looks like it was made in 1972
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Old 08-11-2016, 11:22 AM
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Looks like it was made in 1972
Wow- this makes me wonder if the gun has been refinished; it seems far too good to have been carried as a duty weapon for so many years. If so it was a very professional job. I carried a 28 on duty for a while in 1986-87 and it was in nowhere near this good of condition.
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Old 08-11-2016, 11:34 AM
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Very, very nice! I'm not fond of finger groove stocks but yours looks great. Did you get the original stocks when you got the gun? Based on your photos, I'd say your gun has not been refinished. Looks like the standard finish for an HP, a bit less deep and glossy as seen on the Md 27s. Maybe the deputy had a desk job.
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Verah nice. Verah nice indeed. North of $600 but don't know if it will make the Arctic Circle.
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Oh my my my, someone can see his serial number
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Those are nice looking grips for sure.
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Did you get the original stocks when you got the gun?
Sadly no. These were the grips that were on it when I got it.
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Those are nice looking grips for sure.
Thanks- they feel great in my hand, but I'm not sure they'd work for someone with smaller hands.
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I agree that looks like the original HP finish. It also appears to have excellent case colors on the hammer - what we can see of it. A very nice example of the 6" HP. Congrats.
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My apologies! I had some sort of brain-fart and left off the 'N' on the serial number. Also the XX was simply to obscure the last part of the number as i have seen some others do on these forums. Honestly I don't know why they do this, but I thought there might be a reason so I emulated them. The photo above shows the serial number on the bottom of the grip-frame.
Most likely Dec 1972. Nice un!
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that's a nice gun, an in good condition, I have two of them, the first one was bought in 1971 as a off duty carry with a shoulder holster got some great laughs from the guys in HQS over that . My second was bought about 4 years ago at a local gun shop used. Great shooters at the range. Good luck an enjoy it.
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Old 08-14-2016, 09:10 AM
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I'd never disagree with those who cherish their model 28s but, lest we forget they're another model 27 without all the luster.
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I love the 28's but the 27's are so beautiful from the factory! The deep blueing and the workmanship make it a joy to just hold.
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Thoroughbreds are nice and all that, but a work-horse suits my needs and temperament better. I'm not afraid to use this gun; it has gone hunting and camping with me, things I probably wouldn't do with something more collectable.

The 28 also has sentimental associations for me, since I carried one as a duty weapon in my youth and it saw me through some serious situations. The fact that this was another LEOs (obviously cherished) duty weapon for many years adds to my appreciation.

Would I like to have a nice Model 27? Sure. But dismissing the 28 as a 'low-budget model 27' ignores it's own history and heritage.
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It's most likely the original finish. You can pretty much tell by the durable matt finish on all the edges of the gun with more traditional blue on the sides. A refinish would not likely have this two-tone contrast.
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Hello Guy from Ontario, I agree to a point. The finish and checking on the top are beautiful, But the workmanship is no different than a Mod-28.
All the parts are the same and no special fitting was done to the Mod-27s.
The finish is great and the shoot-ability is exactly the same. I have a few of both, and they all shoot the same. Big price range though.
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But dismissing the 28 as a 'low-budget model 27' ignores it's own history and heritage.

Your words not mine. Like I said, I'd never disagree with an owner of a model 28 opinion of his firearm.
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