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Old 07-07-2018, 07:34 AM
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Smile Model 28 6"

A friend recently purchased a 6" Model 28.
At first I thought it was a Model 27 as the blue finish is like a Model 27 The revolver looks brand new.

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Hi Jimmy,

They are great revolvers. It's a N frame S&W, after all. I'd like to find one as a carry piece when hunting.
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There's no law stating that a Model 28 can't look good.

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Old 07-07-2018, 08:18 AM
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I am thinking "REBLUE" but a first rate job
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Agreed. I have a 6 inch Model 28-2 that is a bit more refined than my other Highway Patrolman. Noticed a lot of variation in polish and overall finish.








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D Brown....did your come from the factory with smooth target grips?

I am fairly certain that the smooth targets on mine are replacement grips. Seems like an odd thing to do to a Model 28-2. Also, mine show more wear than the rest of the gun.

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D Brown....did your come from the factory with smooth target grips?

I am fairly certain that the smooth targets on mine are replacement grips. Seems like an odd thing to do to a Model 28-2. Also, mine show more wear than the rest of the gun.
My Smooth Targets came directly from Masterbuck54 actually. That Model 28-2 is an un-fired, except by the factory, 1975-77 model, and originally came with Magna Stocks.

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I've seen Model 28's with finishes about as good as S&W's basic blue service finish.

All Model 28's are equal. But some are more equal than others.

And I've seen M-27's that weren't as bright as they should have been.
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