Thread: model 28-2 said to be rare
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Old 12-12-2018, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by robvasi View Post
I might become the owner of a S&W 28-2 357 Magnum Highway Patrolman

The man from whom I am buying this revolver believes, and does not claim, that it has been test fired at the factory and not fired sense. Based on his 30 years as a gun collector, his opinions is that it is possible that this gun has only been test fired.

The revolver appears to be in mint condition. A local gun shop owner looked at the photos and his opinion was that the revolver shows handing marks.

If this revolver has had limited use should I shoot with it or keep in a box?

Is a revolver in mint condition worth any more than one that is not?

I suppose I'll need to buy another model to shoot at the range.
Shoot it! It's not rare and even if it hasn't been shot much, proper care and maintenance will not hurt it's value. It'll never be worth less than what you paid for it if properly maintained. And we expect to see pics when you obtain it!