Am I paying too much for this old 28-2?
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MrG5122
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Lots of flash. 1950's bright blue doesn't look as good under flash as it does in natural light.
oldlongbeard
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Wellll.......
If you go to sell her, you can claim it has CCH...... Combat, Combat, Hogue! ;-)
If you go to sell her, you can claim it has CCH...... Combat, Combat, Hogue! ;-)
Tom_R
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For $400 you got a shooter grade N Frame and if the mechanicals check out, you did just fine. If you get the cylinder done to match the color of the frame, it will look a lot better.
But, in the meantime, you have a rock solid revolver that you don't have to worry about scratching, or not leaving perfect. All you have to worry about is shooting it.
But, in the meantime, you have a rock solid revolver that you don't have to worry about scratching, or not leaving perfect. All you have to worry about is shooting it.
shotguntom
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While agree, giving your word should mean something. Having said that, if it doesnt check out mechanicaly, I would beg off and look for another 28.
Any Nframe less than 500 dollars around here is a bargain. You got yourself an ugly duckling. I bet it shoots like a beautiful swan! And yup, you could ship it off to Robar and they could refinish it for you, but you would have a bunch of money into it......just shoot and enjoy!
hardcase60
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Perhaps I should vacation in Wisconsin instead of the Caribbean?? Even with acquiring more S&W's it might be cheaper.
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Around here, $400.00 will get you a really nice Taurus.
I'd say you did pretty well.
I'd say you did pretty well.
I have wanted a model 28 for a long time. I will pay a reasonable price, but apparently "reasonable" is very subjective and depends on geographic area. I live in an upper Midwest state, in a semi rural area and although we have gun shops, a model 28 just never shows up. So I look online, and I must pay shipping and FFL transfer fees which now add about $65/$80 to the price. So I can get a renickled LE surplus for $560 or a 95 % blue for $730. These are 4 inch guns and delivered prices. And they are the cheapest I have found so far. I could easily pay around $800 delivered for an 85/90 percent gun and I'm just not ready to do that right now. I guess if I thought these guns would appreciate in 5 yrs or so, I might be ok. But I'm not sure.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
I'd buy it and get it refinished at s&w. Blue or nickel?
hiwaycruzer
Opinions are similar to another body part and everybody has at least one so here is mine. For the $400.00 you have an "N" frame Model 27 without the frills such as a checkered top strap and the high polish blue or nickel finish. I'll also add that they were produced to satisfy a Law Enforcement need, a great revolver at a reduced price. If the internals are sound you will own something you and your decedents will enjoy shooting for many years to come. If you are a re-loader you are way ahead of the game, shoot it and be proud Sir.
Opinions are similar to another body part and everybody has at least one so here is mine. For the $400.00 you have an "N" frame Model 27 without the frills such as a checkered top strap and the high polish blue or nickel finish. I'll also add that they were produced to satisfy a Law Enforcement need, a great revolver at a reduced price. If the internals are sound you will own something you and your decedents will enjoy shooting for many years to come. If you are a re-loader you are way ahead of the game, shoot it and be proud Sir.
firearmsunlimited
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$400.00 is toooo high for a highly modified piece. Call Donald Trump and have him do the deal for you. LOL
Around here all you hear are altegassers. If'n I told you what I've spent way more than $400 in my younger days, you'd know you got a deal. My second ex-wife cost probably that much per day and gave almost no enjoyment at all. Enjoy. Joe
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