Oh My, Model 28s Are Oh So HIGH !!/update

[Doug M.]

I don't think it was just the price that's high.

 

[snowman]

Unreal. Guess i better take good care of the one i've got.
Almost 1500 for a HP ???? 79 bidders???? Whats going on
here???


chuck

Hi, Chuck. Actually there were 79 bids. Two of the bidders got into a war at around $760 and took turns from there on out.

Andy

 

[mikelain]

At least they met the reserve price.

 

[H Richard]

If 28's are bringing this much, what ate Pre 27's bringing?

 

[Stu Honea]

That's a really nice 28,but I don't think I'd pay that for it,as much as I like them. A 28 was the only issued service gun I ever had. I had to provide all the others myself.
I really liked mine and killed a lot of rabbits with it with 38's. That's just too much for my poor wallet.

 

[KJM]

Watch and see if that one doesn't show back up.
It turned into the ego thing you see happen on GB....
Not even more money than brains thing, or he would have stuck in a high price and walked away...
Give me a break. It's a damn N serial 28. I have several. Anyone want to pay that money for them.

I think Jack smokes crack.

 

[Coldshooter]

Look at this forum there are a lot of model 28 posts. Prices realized at auction have gone up since the first of the year. Just like gold why do people buy when it is ramping up rapidly then suffer during corrections. It is a sort of I better get one now while I can. N frames in general are up. J frames seem to be lagging a bit. When I picked up my HP in January by being patient and asking around I got a better gun for less.

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

That is Model 27 money...

 

[semperfi71]

I bought my first S&W, a 4 inch M29-2 in 1973 for $140.00.

Jack The Dog attains excellent prices because he has built a quality reputation on AuctionArms. And he always starts his auctions at a penny.

I too have dealt with him, a fine man.

 

[fyimo]

That's a nice revolver but too rich for my blood. For that price I bought a 5 inch and a 6 inch Model 27 in excellent condition. I'm not knocking the seller I just think the buyer could have done better with his money. I say that because unless that model 28 was owned by someone really famous and had documentation to prove it then to me it's way to much money for it.

 

[gunny4053]

I'm thinking the buyer was drugged. My 4" 28-2 with a "S" serial number, and in the same condition as described in that auction, cost me $450. I've added a box, instructions, ammo flyer, and tools, and haven't spent $530 yet.

WOW!

 

[magnumforce629]

I have one I bought new in 1974 for $160 and it is in like new condition and will never sell it. I can't believe the price of that model in the auction. Hope he really enjoys the gun.

 

[STCM(SW)]

I have had only 2 28's, one was converted to .45 Colt & .45 ACP in 1972,

The other to 38WCF/38-40 in 2007.
This one was $350 + $550 to convert....

 

[PattonTime]

28 's

I have dealt with this seller, Mark "Jack the Dog" a number of times.
He practically is Auction Arms!
I think most of his guns are consignments and he has some of the nicest stuff out there, week in and week out.
I don't buy often, at least for as much as I look, but sometimes if I want a nice example and he has it ...
He is as honest as they come, dealing with him is like buying from Lee,
you will get exactly what you expect, that is worth something, but in this case something is north of double, a bidding war is all this one is.
I will not be surprised if winner reneges, I am going to watch for it.

 

[Marksman]

How times and prices have changed, I remember back in the late 70's nearly every dealer at the gunshows had a M/28 or two on their table. Could hardly give them away at $150.00. I have owned several over the years, they are excellent rugged workhorse revolvers. Something about their plain appearance that gives them an appeal all their own.

 

[bananaman]

Yes, the 28, is kind of plain! That is where the right set of grips comes into play! I am not a good shooter, but my 6" 28 shoots anything but plain! My favorite revolver! Bob

 

[parisofthewest]

Yikes.

At least the buyers remorse is free. But it's their money.

DP

 

[Enframe]

Heck, don't blame the seller. He put a very nice gun up, and a couple of guys went nuts. Not the seller's fault.

 

[michael thornton]

guess im getting old, but i remember passing on a 28 6 inch for $150 the guy had it let me shoot it but i passed because it wasnt a 4 inch! the 28 has realy became popular in the last few years, and they are great revolvers!

 

[JoseyWales2]

There was a 28-2 4" that just sold on GunBroker within the last couple days for $1349, and earlier this month a 6" one went for $1400. So unfortunately (for buyers) this is not an isolated incident.

They were real nice with boxes and all the goodies, but those are some crazy prices.