28-2, 6"

[Retired W4]

It seams for the last year I have been mostly finding I/J-frames, but in the last couple weeks that has turned around. Found this very nice 28-2 today. (N49xxx) and brought it home.

 

[453030]

Congrats on that. I bought my 6" Highway Patrolman many years ago. I shoot it as well as any I own. Splendid revolver.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

A 6" Model 28 is pretty much an all-around revolver.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

Very nice. I've had two of 'em over the years and they are fine shooters.

 

[Retired W4]

This one really looks better than my stellar photography shows. Had a 6" several years ago and traded off to a dealer in SE TN (I think he had a buyer already). The 6" HP (or 27, if you prefer that) is the monster of .357 magnum hand guns. I like my 4" but the longer sight radius and slightly higher velocity of the 6" makes this N frame a real monster.

 

[steelslaver]

I saw a like brand new 6" Model 28-2 with box and all. Asking price $1500 It is still there and I didn't even ask any questions. I haven't got any LNIB examples and will have to settle for my used ones for that kinda money. A grand is high, $1500 is nuts

 

[jdlii]

I have a couple of Model 28's that go well together. A Mod. 28-2, pinned, recessed, 6" with football target grips.

The second one is a Mod. 28 Randall with a green micarta grip. It has field dressed a few deer but, like the S&W, gets plenty of TLC.

 

[BigBill]

I try to buy the best condition guns for the lowest price.

The higher prices were seeing now is the tip of the ice berg. I'm surprised the new revolvers haven't gone up. Either way we pay to play.

I got tired of waiting for those lend lease us 1911's. I just bought a clone that was as close to the real thing without the hearty price tag. Plus most of the surplus 1911's are a mix master of different parts glad I didn't wait. I have the clone since 2005.

Life's too short to be waiting for anything. I never wait for restaurant lines to get food too.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I try to buy the best condition guns for the lowest price.

The higher prices were seeing now is the tip of the ice berg. I'm surprised the new revolvers haven't gone up.

Demand drives price; the older ones are pricing higher because people want them more than the new ones, I think. Whether it's really true or not, the perception among many is that they are better guns than the newer ones, and worthy of higher prices. I'm of that opinion, and would rather pay a higher price for an older gun (in good working order and condition, of course) than a new one in the same or better condition.

W4, nice find. I lucked up when I found mine, wasn't even looking for one; I suppose maybe it found me?

 

[Jack Flash]

... The 6" HP (or 27, if you prefer that) is the monster of .357 magnum hand guns. I like my 4" but the longer sight radius and slightly higher velocity of the 6" makes this N frame a real monster.

Not to mention the blast and fire ball produced when firing full power magnums out of a 4" barrel. The six inch barrel makes the experience much more tolerable.

 

[Narragansett]

I just sold a nice 4", 1962. Not sure why. I think it was my last one in so it had to be the first one out. Now I have 3@4", and 3@ 6". If I kept it, I would have needed another 6" to even things out

But I always have my eye out for a nice 28.

Nice find OP, you have a beauty there

 

[kobsw]

They're great guns and it's hard to find a nice example like the one you have there. Good on you and enjoy.

Here's mine, ca 1970



Regards,

Kobsw

 

[Jason Demond]

Here's the one I bought last year mint in box with the optional targets.

 

[Retired W4]

Speaking of optional targets, I have no idea on this one without a letter. If it did ship with magnas I sure wish I had them, but the condition of this wood matches the gun overall.

 

[Jack Flash]

About ten years ago, it seemed like every gun shop had one for about $250 to $400, give or take. One deal seemed better than the previous one.
This one is a pre-model, it may even be a first year gun.
Probably the last HP that I would sell.

 

[sodacan]

The Highway Patrolman is a terrific revolver. Here are my two first year guns. The 6" is my newest edition, and is near perfect. I also have a 28-2, 6" that dates to 1967.

 

[stmry]

WOW! A feast for the eyes. Make you you "go back out" tomorrow.

 

[BigBill]

The best thing about s&w N frames is they come in different calibers with very little added weight with the 5"/6"/6.5" barrels, the ruger RedHawks were the same way with the 5.5" barrels.

I fondle my .........m28 often.

 

[Truckman]

I brought one home today too...6" with original flat bottom diamond magnas numbered to the frame...S prefix S/N, but no box...Only needs a little cleanup and Renwax......Ben

 

[S&W Kid]

Congrats! I have a 6" HP and a 4" HP. They're not first year firearms, but I enjoy just the same.