That's a nice one. I found 2 nice 6 inchers recently, but didn't jump on either one. Both dash 2s. Same shop.
If anyone is interested.
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If anyone is interested.
Best guess is manufacture date of possibly sometime in 1970. No telling when it was shipped without a Factory Letter.
Like to see pictures if you have some to share.
Sure, I might be jesting, but I'm still always on the lookout for one of those unicorns.
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Just picked up this late 70's (N275XX) 28-2 shooter off of GB, for $431 (plus shipping, FFL transfer, etc. etc.). About average $ for the condition, but Heck, I just need some more N Frames around... H.
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Have I missed all the boxes and box history in this thread?
It's my turn to revive this great thread with a question. I see so few boxes in the pictures in this thread. Makes me curious about the box linage on this model.
Have I missed a post or important posts regarding the boxes?
Did they start in maroon boxes?
How bout the gold? Did they have a gold box phase?
Any info or links to the relevant posts are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks, Pete
It's my turn to revive this great thread with a question. I see so few boxes in the pictures in this thread. Makes me curious about the box linage on this model.
Have I missed a post or important posts regarding the boxes?
Did they start in maroon boxes?
How bout the gold? Did they have a gold box phase?
Any info or links to the relevant posts are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks, Pete
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Nice find, it looks brand new.
I have recently come into possession of a Highway Patrolman with a ser # of S243xxxxx. Can anyone tell me current value. It is in excellent shape and have the original box and screwdriver. Sadly, someone had put ducktape on the box for unknown reasons.
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Raider Rudy
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I never realized that the boxes that these came in were so important. When I pick up my model 28 in 3 weeks the original box comes with it. I have not seen it yet so I hope it is in as good a shape as the gun is. I remember when I purchased my model 29 in 1978 it came in a wooden presentation case. Are these valuable or something that just has collector value. Can someone give me the short course on these. Thanks
Raider Rudy
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I went & took some pics of my Highway Patrolman & the original box it came in. The box is in pretty good shape. The serial number on the gun is S322XXX & it is a 28-2. According to the dating information on this thread that puts it around 1968-1969. Do these numbers tell me anything else?
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Advice on "Nickel" 6" 28-2 at local pawn shop
Hello all--
I've been keeping an eye out for a nice .357 for range use/general fun. I already own a Model 10 and Chief's Special in .38 that were given to me by an NYPD firearms instructor so already have TONS of .38 ammo. I spotted this today and briefly handled it w/ the trigger lock still on. I didn't know enough at the time to count screws or remove the grip, but they have it labeled as a 28-2 HP .357 with serial # S2234XX. Although a few screws were a bit loose (rear sights and cylinder release) and a bit of powder residue was visible in the barrel, overall it appeared to be in magnificent shape. The bore and rifling marks looked great w/ a penlight inspection. The obviously aftermarket grips are large (note 2nd photo; in the mirror reflection you can see how they have a slight gap where they meet the butt and extend down another inch or so). Either way they are WAAAY to slippery for my sweaty hands in Florida on a large magnum, so would be first to go. From what I've learned through these threads is that it's likely a 1961 model and appears that the only change was to the grip. The trigger and rear sight are black with the front sight blade silver (no red observed). If this is truly "what it's supposed to be", they're asking $699 for it with some wiggle room. I almost think they priced it based on the blue models as anything nickel should be priced higher--unless it was chromed later? If I didn't have the photos I would have recalled that it was NOT brushed, but the photos beg to differ. ANY advice is really appreciated. They are very close to me so it's no trouble to re-inspect it and have them remove the trigger guard to dry-fire. Everything on it is stamped just like other photos that I've compared it to tonight.
If it is questionable authenticity, or the correct value, I probably would not pick up this particular gun, but if I've stumbled across a great deal I'm not going to leave it behind. I never asked about the box but did see a shelf in the back where they kept all of the boxes for the 100 or so handguns on display so it may be there. Thank you for your help!!!
Hello all--
I've been keeping an eye out for a nice .357 for range use/general fun. I already own a Model 10 and Chief's Special in .38 that were given to me by an NYPD firearms instructor so already have TONS of .38 ammo. I spotted this today and briefly handled it w/ the trigger lock still on. I didn't know enough at the time to count screws or remove the grip, but they have it labeled as a 28-2 HP .357 with serial # S2234XX. Although a few screws were a bit loose (rear sights and cylinder release) and a bit of powder residue was visible in the barrel, overall it appeared to be in magnificent shape. The bore and rifling marks looked great w/ a penlight inspection. The obviously aftermarket grips are large (note 2nd photo; in the mirror reflection you can see how they have a slight gap where they meet the butt and extend down another inch or so). Either way they are WAAAY to slippery for my sweaty hands in Florida on a large magnum, so would be first to go. From what I've learned through these threads is that it's likely a 1961 model and appears that the only change was to the grip. The trigger and rear sight are black with the front sight blade silver (no red observed). If this is truly "what it's supposed to be", they're asking $699 for it with some wiggle room. I almost think they priced it based on the blue models as anything nickel should be priced higher--unless it was chromed later? If I didn't have the photos I would have recalled that it was NOT brushed, but the photos beg to differ. ANY advice is really appreciated. They are very close to me so it's no trouble to re-inspect it and have them remove the trigger guard to dry-fire. Everything on it is stamped just like other photos that I've compared it to tonight.
If it is questionable authenticity, or the correct value, I probably would not pick up this particular gun, but if I've stumbled across a great deal I'm not going to leave it behind. I never asked about the box but did see a shelf in the back where they kept all of the boxes for the 100 or so handguns on display so it may be there. Thank you for your help!!!
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S&WIowegan
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That is NOT nickel! It is an after-market plating such as Metaloy or Armaloy; no way to tell for sure. The gun is a shooter rather than collector. One of the reasons people have guns plated with chrome type finish is to protect against rust and make cleaning easier. I noted your reference to "sweaty hands". The grips are just butt-ugly; no value there. I think the price is about $200. too high but YMMV. The gun may well be a great shooter and handy carry for hunting, etc.
bruner1981
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It is refinished. Factory nickel guns look more like a satin nickel finish. Whoever did it though did a very nice job, on a lot of nickel out chrome refinishes, the hammer and trigger normally get done too. On this one, however, they are still case colored. In California, the price is definitely right since it's an off roster gun and harder to get here. I would easily pay the $699 and be happy, but I would try to talk them down to $600 first. This would be a great shooter gun. I would buy it if I were in your shoes.
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I have had this one for quite a while. Looking through this thread makes me want to take it out and shoot it.
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HighPercentile
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thank y'all so much for your input! always eager to learn--what is it about the metal/color that's the giveaway? with the stock-colored trigger I had my hopes up but believe y'all. in theory I would love a snubby in .357 but of course that barrel length defeats the purpose of the caliber, so I gave up on looking for one for EDC and settled on a 5-6" barrel for range/plinking. looks like this isn't it though, and it only makes me want a 686 or a Ruger all the more. but I would still like to learn whatever I can from this experience. thanks again!
HighPercentile
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so you're saying you believe the value of this revolver is around the $200 mark? I'll never get them to go that low, that's for sure!!
bruner1981
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Glad to help. The 686 and the Ruger are good guns, but I would go with the one you're looking at. Why specifically don't you think this is the right one? My 28-2 is by far my favorite gun to shoot. As heavy as it is it absorbs a lot of the recoil and these are built like tanks. This is the same frame as the 44 magnums. These are especially fun to handload for too. I really need to get a video of mine shooting my handloads some time. You can load the 357 really hot for this gun since it's built so much stronger and make some huge fireballs too. Back on topic though, this is a great gun for targets and plinking, even hunting too.
As for the color of the hammer and trigger, is called color case hardening. It's a type of heat treatment they do on the metal to harden the metal, and it leaves behind some really cool color patterns. I can see that the revolver your looking at still has that, which is why I said they did the refinish right.
bruner1981
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He meant to say that he thinks they are asking too much by $200, so he thinks the value is $499
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