Am I paying too much for this old 28-2?

[hiwaycruzer]

I'm picking up an old 28-2 w/6"bbl this evening. It's had what looks to me like a bad Cerakote job, as well as a lighter spring installed and the internals polished. Seller states it has significantly lighter trigger pull than stock, something I don't want in a combat pistol, so I asked him to reinstall the original spring, to which he agreed. Asking price was $500 but I talked him down to $400 given the awful coating job. Am I paying too much?
Hope the photos I post make it thru...

 

[RussellD]

run the other way

 

[mojave30cal]

Yeah, run like the wind in the opposite direction! There are
a lot of nice 28-2's out there that haven't been messed with.
With a little patience, you'll find a nice one to call your own.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I'd pay $300 for it . . .

 

[kozmic]

Short answer...Yes. At 400 bucks IMO, you're paying too much for that refinished 6" 28-2.

 

[normanlclark]

I wouldn't buy it at any price, but that's not to say it isn't worth $400. I just don't like any gun that has been buggered with that much. Finding a decent 28 though, is not that easy anymore.

 

[hiwaycruzer]

To all who responded, thanks for the input!
Unfortunately I've already given my word to do the deal. All I want is a well made, dependable, knock-around truck-gun that handles .357mag as well as 38spl. I couldn't see buying anything less than a S&W and plan to keep the pistol.

 

[hiwaycruzer]

28-2

Yeah, run like the wind in the opposite direction! There are
a lot of nice 28-2's out there that haven't been messed with.
With a little patience, you'll find a nice one to call your own.

I didn't see anything less than $600, and some several hundred more. I thought $400 was a bargain. Hope it shoots as good as the seller said it does. Maybe I can have it refinished/re-blued down the road...

 

[bmcgilvray]

The N-Frame Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver is superior to all other .357 Magnum revolvers ever made in my opinion. As a utility gun for your purpose, it will serve admirably. Was a bit pricey for right now but, who knows in coming years.

 

[Florida J Frame]

Check it for push-off. If you can push the hammer off from the cocked position don't take the gun no matter what you told him.

 

[old bear]

To all who responded, thanks for the input!
Unfortunately I've already given my word to do the deal. All I want is a well made, dependable, knock-around truck-gun that handles .357mag as well as 38spl. I couldn't see buying anything less than a S&W and plan to keep the pistol.

Sir, you got what you were looking for. As for price, try and find anything else that meets your needs for less money. I for one think you did just fine.

old bear

 

[sbowenjr]

I didn't see anything less than $600, and some several hundred more. I thought $400 was a bargain. Hope it shoots as good as the seller said it does. Maybe I can have it refinished/re-blued down the road...

I respectfully disagree with the comments above. I.think. you did well. I also.like that you are honoring your commitmet and agree with you. To me a verbal agreement is just as solid and binding as a signed contract. We are only as good our word. You never know next time the seller might have a Pre 29 five screw with your name on it..Way to go and good luck with your purchase. I cannot remember seeing any 28's for the prices mentioned above. Not recently anyway. I am not saying they don't exist i am just saying they would be rare and not reflect the current popularity / prices that the Smith & Wesson's seem to be bringing now a days. Gentleman if any of you have a 28-2 for sale that is functional at the above mentioned prices (under $400.00) please PM me . I purchased pre 17/5 screw last year that was cre coated. It shoots great. However I did have trouble with the extractor getting loose and binding. I also purchased a pre 28/5 screw that had been nickeled. Gun shops great but the front sight pin came out. So if the price is low it helps offset a little maintenance IMO.

 

[Jack Flash]

If it's a good reliable shooter, I think $400 is cheap for what you're getting.

Some people might not take it if you gave it to them, but they probably have all the N-Frame shooters they need.

 

[woodsltc]

Unfortunately I've already given my word to do the deal. All I want is a well made, dependable, knock-around truck-gun that handles .357mag as well as 38spl. I couldn't see buying anything less than a S&W and plan to keep the pistol.

Hey.....you gave your word & in my estimation that is what's important.

And if it shoots up to it's potential then you got exactly what you were looking for. Actually $400 for a mechanically sound N-Frame... that's not bad at all.

I kinda like the look. It's exactly what I would want for a "truck-gun" and if it is accurate and handles well, I think you may have found a bargain.

Don

 

[gdogs]

As long as it shoots fine, I don't think it is unreasonable at $400. I've certainly seen worse for more. It isn't a steal, but under 4 bills for a functional N frame is hard to come by these days. Truck guns don't need to be pretty.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Hey.....you gave your word & in my estimation that is what's important.

And if it shoots up to it's potential then you got exactly what you were looking for. Actually $400 for a mechanically sound N-Frame... that's not bad at all.

I kinda like the look. It's exactly what I would want for a "truck-gun" and if it is accurate and handles well, I think you may have found a bargain.

Don

I agree with this assessment for the most part, but the whole spring thing gives me pause to think it may not be mechanically sound. I'm still at $300.

 

[kozmic]

Yes, I agree 100%. Your word is your bond and as such you should follow through. As a truck gun, it will in deed serve you needs better than most in that price range.

One of my favorite range guns is my 6" 28-2. It's a riot to shoot. While your gun doesn't check all of my boxes, I won't be using it. I know you'll get years of reliable use and fun from it. Enjoy.

 

[gmborkovic]

At $400 you are topped out. No profit left, but you are the end user and got a great truck gun. Its a seat queen. Nice security blanket for a night trip back to the farm.

 

[hiwaycruzer]

Check it for push-off. If you can push the hammer off from the cocked position don't take the gun no matter what you told him.

Thanks for the tip!!! I'll certainly check it.

 

[hiwaycruzer]

Check it for push-off. If you can push the hammer off from the cocked position don't take the gun no matter what you told him.

Thanks for the tip, will do!!!