Mickey D
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I came across a LNIB 6" Model 28-2 with an extra fitted cylinder in 38-44.
Asking price is $600 but negotiable.
Deal or no deal?
Asking price is $600 but negotiable.
Deal or no deal?
28-2 with extra cylinder
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Mickey D
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I came across a LNIB 6" Model 28-2 with an extra fitted cylinder in 38-44.
Asking price is $600 but negotiable.
Deal or no deal?
Asking price is $600 but negotiable.
Deal or no deal?
dsf
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FWIW, I just got a 6" 28 @ SJGE for $499.00, like new no box. No muzzle wear & no turn marks on the cylinder, original service stock. I think that's an OK price, even if I'm off by $50.00 I'd say by comparison $600.00 total for the dual cylinder set up is OK.
If by negotiable you can drop it down to $550.00 seems worthwhile.
If by negotiable you can drop it down to $550.00 seems worthwhile.
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Mickey D
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I'm still trying to find out more about this extra cylinder. Supposed to be a .44 mag necked down to .357. Anyone heard of this? I haven't seen the gun yet, but it has the bos and all papers and tools plus this extra cylinder.
Maybe the .357-44 Bain & Davis.
.357-44 B&D
Maybe the .357-44 Bain & Davis.
.357-44 B&D
Vanilla Gorilla
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.357 Bain and Davis. My Lee manual shows loads for it.
I ran into a fella at the range that had a TC in 38-44; said that it was a hoot. I dunno; it was kinda loud and looked like it had too much recoil for me. Here's a 38-44 along with a regular 357:
I would imagine that it has some zip to it. -S2
I would imagine that it has some zip to it. -S2
I don't have to deal with the California factor, so you'd have a better take on that than me. Bottlenecked higher pressure cartridges can be problematic in a revolver, so I see the extra cylinder as more of a novely than an asset. I think I'd rather have two .357 cylinders so after carefully shooting it for years, bye bye turn line! I think you could sell the .357 B&D cylinder and get $100-$250 for it on GB. I'm sure the cylinder was added after the gun shipped and was not ordered like that from S&W. That leaves a NIB 6" 28-2 for $350-$500 after you sell the B&D cylinder, which isn't all bad. I think I just talked myself into it!
Offer $500 and settle on $550.
Offer $500 and settle on $550.
Blackcloud2
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Mike, I'm assuming the current owner/seller isn't the original purchaser? Without specific history, the extra cylinder might not have any relationship to the weapon. I'm aware of two situations where things got "paired up" for convenience reasons over time and someone died in one case; a divorce drove another incidence, but the bottomline of my reference is there ended up being two completely diassociated pieces of hardware that were assumed to be related. Whatever you do find out, please share your findings, I know my curiosity is peaked.
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+1 Blackcloud.
Why don't you ax the seller what the "extra cylinder" is actually for.
If he is clueless (as me, being clueless) tell him it has no value to you and offer him going rate.
I bought a 28-2 6", tools, tonsils, box, paper trained... with matching grips, hardly fired, if at all, and perfect Herrett's for $500 - on GA this past June. I still see them at $500.
Why don't you ax the seller what the "extra cylinder" is actually for.
If he is clueless (as me, being clueless) tell him it has no value to you and offer him going rate.
I bought a 28-2 6", tools, tonsils, box, paper trained... with matching grips, hardly fired, if at all, and perfect Herrett's for $500 - on GA this past June. I still see them at $500.
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Mickey D
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Well I'm intrigued, but not looking to purchase. I'll stop in at the dealer tomorrow for a look-see. He contacted me due to my interest in S&Ws and having done tremendous business with him.
There were two others in the same consignment, a 8 3/6 29 and a 2" 36. All three with original boxes and goodies.
I'll check the fit of the cylinder when I get a hands on.
There were two others in the same consignment, a 8 3/6 29 and a 2" 36. All three with original boxes and goodies.
I'll check the fit of the cylinder when I get a hands on.
dsf
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Originally posted by s&wchad:
I don't have to deal with the California factor, so you'd have a better take on that than me. Bottlenecked higher pressure cartridges can be problematic in a revolver, so I see the extra cylinder as more of a novely than an asset. I think I'd rather have two .357 cylinders so after carefully shooting it for years, bye bye turn line! I think you could sell the .357 B&D cylinder and get $100-$250 for it on GB. I'm sure the cylinder was added after the gun shipped and was not ordered like that from S&W. That leaves a NIB 6" 28-2 for $350-$500 after you sell the B&D cylinder, which isn't all bad. I think I just talked myself into it!
Offer $500 and settle on $550.
Should be a fairly straightforward way to determine if the cylinder can be used (or was made for) the gun, correct? Check timing & use rods to ensure the cylinders line up properly with the barrel. Beyond that, anyone know what to do to determine if these parts were meant for each other?
I'd look under the ejector star for a serial number, but I don't think S&W would offer cylinder reaming in a wildcat caliber. I'm sure it was fitted after the fact.
Bullseye Smith
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One thing about it MickyD, it won't be hard to tell your brass from all the others. That would be a 357+PPP
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