there is already some threads here about this model but i would like to start a new one for help on my particular situation.
it is my friends gun , not mine . story .... his father was a collector of sorts and left him with only 3 guns after selling off most of his collection in prior years ....2 of which were "cheapies he has already sold in the under $50 range . BUT the third is a 28-2 hp with a holster .
i have the gun locked in my safe , i have cleaned the gun for him as a favor for a being a long time friend.
now ... about the gun details :
it is a 4" case hardened trigger & hammer , beautiful original grips w/s&w logo. ( no red ramp & no white outline sights ) it does have the pinned barrel & recessed cylinders
AND it is in the brushed nickel finish ... i believe to be factory original also
serial # 2828xx
gun has been shot sparingly in my own opinion has a sweet single & double action pull
all the nickle finish is intact with absolutely no peeling or pitting however it does have a minute amount of light discoloration in a couple of places , again i would say pretty minor .
my own rating : mechanicly 98% finish & appearance 90-95%
has a nice heavy leather holster , stamped on back " george lawrence co. portland or. in excellent condition
he has already been offered $500 from a local gun buyer but from what i am reading here it could be worth a good deal more , with the nickel finish being a rare bird
any help pricing and comments welcome.
thanks rock