Fantastic. Now maybe there's hope for finding a 16-1?
Another Highway Patrolman to the pile, a 28-1
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alwaysoutdoors
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Holy thread revival
Thanks Les.
Before seeing this, all I knew was I wanted a "pre-model28 with a 4" barrel".
IF I ever find a -1, I'll be sure to tell Mama it's your fault.
That's what I do here. I've got grips/stocks for Smiths I don't own. She responds with "why did buy those, if you don't blah blah blah....." my response is.....because they are freakin cool.
Just ask Weatherby. Paul has probably hung up on her thinking who was that crazy women?
I hope she calls you someday and gives you hell
Bob
Bob:
I was almost tempted today, I went to our local gun show. Wow. I was like the only customer. Everyone must think everything's ok now that the election is over. But back to the story: I saw one model 28 no dash, which had been "rode hard and put away wet". It looked all original, but the guy wanted $575 for it, and I wasn't even going to do anything like that. Actually, I was so depressed at the lack of turnout that I didn't spend a dime. Didn't even buy any jerky or fudge. Even the tee shirt kiosk didn't show up. I'll be interested to see some of the new tee shirt slogans now that the election is over.
Best regards, Les
Lee's Landing Billy
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Now this is BAD juju. Les is the caretaker of forlorn 28s and he left this one behind? First Trump now this. I was happily amazed at the Trump result, but Les abandoning a 28 that needs attention? That's just too much!!
I did the same this morning. Went to the show across town in Pasadena. There was some people there, but nowhere near the number we had just before the election. I do believe the election results are part of that. Lots of S&W revolvers but almost all of them WAY overpriced. The only two things I saw that I gave thought to were a nice little Damascus knife with a good thick spine and a SA Range Officer Operator in 9mm. At $879+tax I can do better online, and I am not a big fan of the white dot Novak style rear sight on them. I would prefer one that is plain black. I ended up not getting anything also.
Wow, Billy, I hadn't thought of it in quite that light!! This one would have tempted me if it had been in a little better condition. I might stop by and take another look tomorrow. I doubt that any one will have snatched it up. This would be an all winter project!!
Best Regards, Les
I was hoping Mick would see this and respond. As I recall (can't find the original thread), he did get a letter that confirmed it was a Model 28-1. The gun was sold shortly later at auction.
Leatherhead23
Member
Whew....what did it go for?
I don't recall the exact number, Mike. It was between $3000 and $3500, IIRC. I do remember a lot of folks thought it would sell for more than that.
Leatherhead23
Member
I would've thought so too...
Very nice, thanks. Hopefully someone will have the letter and post it!
I believe the person that bought it is a member of The Forum. I hope they see the thread and respond.
Guy
Guy
Billy, you're a bad influence!!! I'll post something later, but I went back today and made an offer, and now have another project HP!!
Best Regards, Les
Very nice, thanks for posting. To me a video is worth a thousand pictures. Imagine how much it'd be worth if S&W verified it being the only one ever made. The story of how it happened would be fun to hear.
The front sight looks narrow in the video. It looks like a .100 sight rather than an .125.
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Leatherhead23
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What's .025" between friends??
Good to hear from you Mick, hope all is well.
I pointed it out as it is unusual to see that on that model from the factory.
