What happened, Poor stamping from S&W?

[EMS]

I am new (both to this forum and owning a smith) I picked up a Model 28-2 Highway patrolman a couple days ago and love it!

However above the trigger it looks like the stamping was done several times (image link below). What would have caused this and does it affect the value of the handgun?

I paid 650 for it, thought it was reasonable(Have original wood grips and holster)

 

[Comrad]

Nice double strike, coin collectors love em.

 

[EMS]

Does it hurt the value? and is this common? I couldn't find another like it anywhere

Thanks for the reply!

 

[shawn mccarver]

Does it hurt the value? and is this common? I couldn't find another like it anywhere

Thanks for the reply!

It would hurt the value as far as I am concerned, but I bet others would consider it unique. The differences are what make the world go 'round.

 

[EMS]

Any ideas as to how much it would change the value?

Thanks for yalls time!

 

[geoff40]

Not much. The 28-2 is a common enough N-frame. Most of them are shooters. It was marketed as a sort of economy-grade N frame .357, so I wouldn't worry. I don't think it detracts much at all.
Find a 1955 penny that looks like that and it'll be your lucky day.

 

[pownal55]

Looks like that one got stamped during the Smith & Wesson Christmas party. I wouldn't let a little error like that bother me those guns are made for shootin'.

 

[Bart45]

I like it! Wouldn't be a negative in my book........

 

[EMS]

I like how its unique (its the only one I've ever seen) adds character to it. The gun is immaculate, no flaws or scratches etc. Can't wait to shoot it!

 

[John Wyatt]

I don't think it affects the value either way. It would not bother me in the least.

 

[s&wchad]

I couldn't find another like it anywhere

Thanks for the reply!

You should have checked on the forum.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/237945-new-617-cosmetic-defect-ok.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/258492-would-you-send-smith-back.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/92462-double-stamped-trademark.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/192283-pre-model-30-my-first-32-s-w.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/132711-double-struck-logo-459-frame.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...340-model-36-double-stamp-worth-anything.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ble-stamped-stampings-increase-value-gun.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/257570-double-stamped.html

Double Stamp 65-2

 

[BigCityChief]

Good luck with your new revolver. I like the double stamp - it's a conversation piece.

 

[jaymoore]

You should have checked on the forum. ...

Your Search-fu is strong! I can only get good searches by LEAVING the forum!

 

[BJoe]

4-6 weeks ago there was a 99% blue 27-2 with a 3 1/2" barrel on G-broker...........except the Smith & Wesson .357 on the barrel was upside down. I don't know how the price was effected but it was enough to chase me away.

 

[cbvanb]

4-6 weeks ago there was a 99% blue 27-2 with a 3 1/2" barrel on G-broker...........except the Smith & Wesson .357 on the barrel was upside down. I don't know how the price was effected but it was enough to chase me away.

I've often wondered if things like that happen because somebody was bored at work one day and knew it would be quite a conversation starter.

 

[pownal55]

I've often wondered if things like that happen because somebody was bored at work one day and knew it would be quite a conversation starter.

I would think that would be a conversation that started you out the door and down the road.

 

[ToddS112]

I wonder on these if it was missed totally, or one of those things where they notice and it's not "enough" to pull it from going out?

Very interesting.