28-2 With Some Atypical Features

[SixgunFife]

I recently traded into a 28-2; not my first, but my first with some features not always found on this Model: target trigger and hammer, yellow front sight insert, and what appears to be a more polished refinish. The polishing may have been a bit overdone in spots as evidenced by the markings but, overall, the gun shot well during an initial 140-ish-round maiden (to me) range outing.

The only fly in the proverbial ointment was the occasional skipped chamber. It happened maybe 6-7 times over the session. I’ve opened a discussion on that in the Gunsmithing section along with a question about a small bagged part of some sort and spring that was boxed with the gun.

This 28-2 bears a five-digit s/n (after the N prefix) whereas a later one of mine is six digits.

In any case, wanted to submit commentary and pics to the membership and appreciate any feedback.

The other 28-2 at the end of the pics is wearing original Bear Hug Grips and is one of my favorite 28s that I’ve owned.

 

[Alk8944]

The front sight insert is not factory. It is cut too deep into the sight blade and, if you look closely, the bottom line of the hand cut dovetail for the insert isn't straight as a factory cut would be. After-market, probably by a previous owner, but I have seen far worse.

The "skipped chambers" is called throw-by. It may be how the new cylinder stop was fit or the gun may just need to be properly cleaned internally and lubricated with a good quality gun oil, not any form of grease! The cylinder stop may need to be re-fit to allow the "ball" to rise a few thousandths higher from the frame.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Very cool.
As much as I like all original, I like the oddball ones too. Nice polished finish. 3T. A 3T HP is on my list at some point.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[stansdds]

I see soft edges that should be sharp and some very shallow roll marks. That, plus the highly polished finish, are indicators that this Model 28 was refinished. That makes it a nice shooter grade Model 28.

 

[RKmesa]

Great photos of a fun gun. With the washed roll marks, I too would be in "it's refinished" camp.

Thanks for sharing,

Richard

 

[steelslaver]

The back edge of some of the stop notches was slightly rounded when it was polished. PLUS, you can see from the drag line that the top of the stop isn't centered, but slightly forward. The stop not dropping in the center of the lead in means it isn't as deep as possible when it goes to drop into the actual notch it doesn't make it deep enough and the big cylinder pops it back up. Compare the polished cylinder notches and drag line to the factory one.

Clean the gun well to make sure there is no gunk around the stop. Check the leading edge of the stop notch to see if it is damaged or rounded. replace it and the spring, if that don't help get a new cylinder, Model 27 and 28 cylinders are not hard to come by,

 

[SixgunFife]

Thanks, all, for the comments and advice - I appreciate y’all’s sharp eye for detail, you’re pointing things out I’d completely overlooked re: the cylinder drag-line, etc.

Many thanks! I’d like to keep this offbeat / oddball 28 running smoothly.

 

[Dogmann]

Since we are talking 28’s, hopefully a 28 expert can chime in on my question. I’ve seen some 28-2’s with a matte type finish and some with a blued finish. I thought all 28’s were not polished blue but a matte to save on the price ? Did they make both ?

 

[stansdds]

Since we are talking 28’s, hopefully a 28 expert can chime in on my question. I’ve seen some 28-2’s with a matte type finish and some with a blued finish. I thought all 28’s were not polished blue but a matte to save on the price ? Did they make both ?

There was a lot of variation in the finishes applied to the Mode 28. The advertised finish was satin blue, but the surface prep ranged from an almost media blasted look to a very soft satin, not quite fully polished surface.

 

[steelslaver]

I saw the other thread where you asked what the cylinder stop was. Having a spare stop and the cylinder not stopping at each chamber is a clue. The stops are fitted parts. There is a ledge on them that can be filed back with a diamond file that allows the stop to stick up farther. . You need someone who a true revolver smith to adjust yours