Beware of an M28 being claimed to be Brushed Nickle

[Niner19]

I traded a M28 in towards a M&P Shield at a LGS in the Auburn area of ME. It was post factory nickel plated and made in 1975. I did the research on this when I first got it and it was definitely post factory nickeled and not one of the rare nickel brushed guns. Some of the blueing is showing in places. When I traded it in I told him it was nickeled over blue.

I went to a gun show today and saw the dealer is pushing it as the rare brushed nickel model for $1000. If you live in Maine I just want to warn anyone to stay aware from this gun. He also sells on GB for any one else not living in Maine.

It is fine with me that he is trying to make a $600 profit on the gun, but it pisses me off that he is trying to pass it off as something it is not.

I hope to save some unsuspecting buyer

 

[texagun]

Thanks for the warning. "Let the Buyer Beware."

 

[chud333]

Good Post. I personally would not even consider buying a HP
in anything besides blued unless it was accompanied by a S&W
letter. They are just that rare.

Chuck

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

I saw someone selling a brushed nickel 6" 28, on armslist I believe. Said something about being confirmed by smith to be original, but not with a factory letter. I figured it was a little on the suspicious side.

 

[A10]

I wouldn't buy a serious collectable without some form of confirmation (frame marking, rare model number, a registration number, etc.). I particularly would avoid nickel 28s as many were plated after leaving the factory.

 

[Old TexMex]

I just today advised an old friend to have his nickel 29 no dash lettered, even though he has no intention of selling it, and your post will help convince him. Thank you.

 

[donadler]

Smith and Wesson 28-2 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

 

[Old Corp]

At the next show, it may be marketed as one of the rare brushed nickeled guns -AND- was owned by Elvis.

 

[SAFireman]

Well....someone hit 'buy-it-now' button.....I wonder who bought it...maybe someone here?


edit....I thought that someone bought it....sorry, I haven't had enough coffee to engage the brain fully yet....

 

[MArktAZ]

Well....someone hit 'buy-it-now' button.....I wonder who bought it...maybe someone here?

It looks like bidding stopped at $600, below the $899 BIN and below the reserve. People who would want a nickle HP are probably also smart enough to be suspicious of a listing that says "this is not a forgery" according to some unnamed "S&W historian."

 

[OldDominion]

Saw this listing the other day. I got a chuckle from the text stating that the N in the serial number "proved" it was a factory nickle. Too bad there isn't a "comments" section for some of these ads. While we're on the subject, there is a "new-in-box" Model 45 "Post Office" on there. Now I'm no expert, but to my aged eyes there seems to be a good sized gap in the sideplate to frame fit, along with some dishing to the screw holes. Don't recall seeing such a heavy handed polish job on any of the new guns I ever bought. OD

 

[dewey]

If someone thinks they can buy that rare 28 for $1,000 they probably deserve to have it.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
The Model 28 is nickeled and was owned by Elvis--Whats not to like ??

 

[Niner19]

Smith and Wesson 28-2 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

That looks...... familiar. I hope no one gets stuck with it. Elvis was my second cousin.... that part could be true.

 

[Dennis The B]

There's another Model 28, with a nickel finish on GB now. Seller must be new, since no feedback rating. I sent him a note, stating that nickel 28's were rare, and did he have a letter signed by Roy Jinks.

We shall see.

 

[CWH44300]

I traded a M28 in towards a M&P Shield at a LGS in the Auburn area of ME. It was post factory nickel plated and made in 1975. I did the research on this when I first got it and it was definitely post factory nickeled and not one of the rare nickel brushed guns. Some of the blueing is showing in places. When I traded it in I told him it was nickeled over blue.

I went to a gun show today and saw the dealer is pushing it as the rare brushed nickel model for $1000. If you live in Maine I just want to warn anyone to stay aware from this gun. He also sells on GB for any one else not living in Maine.

It is fine with me that he is trying to make a $600 profit on the gun, but it pisses me off that he is trying to pass it off as something it is not.

I hope to save some unsuspecting buyer

I looked at that myself and figured it was a refinish by someone other than Smith, I have some friends in that area and they like that guys shop, but they are sportsman not gunnies

 

[glider1]

Hell, I've got the TV Elvis shot with that gun, you can have it for 2000, be a nice companion piece.

 

[A10]

Hell, I've got the TV Elvis shot with that gun, you can have it for 2000, be a nice companion piece.

What a coincidence! I have the spent .38 casing from the gun he used to shoot it! I'll throw that in for 5 bills........