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.... a 4" blued Model 28 that is perfect mechanical with a finish ( or lack thereof) that is well .... awful. For me, that is saying a lot!! :)
My best guess is exposure to the sea air (Caribbean...that is).

What is a fair price? Seller had $330 in it...




Best,
Charles
 
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I have to say that if it was "perfect" mechanically, I would offer him $300 (or the $330, If I had to) and take it, if for no other reason to have it as a shooter (and to see what else I could do with it, not ruling out a re-blue for it).

But that's just me.

Edit: Oh my is right! Not what I expected, but I still might take a chance at the right price.
 
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Charles,

My advice, remember what you are paying for it, is NOT at that price. Last year in Houston at a private sale I picked up one for right around that price. Yours makes mine look like a safe queen. kindest regards, hardcase60

Added: A fair price would be whatever they are going to pay you to take it. Seriously, IMHO I don't think even your smithy could make that thing look good again. Are you seriously considering buying that poor creature?
 
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The exterior is pretty rough. That one might be the exception to the old rule of thumb:
"Any N-Frame S&W in good working order is worth $500"

Of course he is only asking $330, so you might consider it if:
1. Its looks don't bother you and you just want an N-Frame .357 to shoot and tinker with (you can't hurt this one's value much)
2. You need one for duty in a harsh environment (hunting gun, truck gun, ...)
3. You need a reliable bedside gun which you wouldn't mind if - heaven forbid - it went away to a police property room, possibly never to return

Otherwise, I would save my money and buy a nicer one ...
 
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policerevolvercollector said:
.... a 4" blued Model 28 that is perfect mechanical with a finish ( or lack thereof) that is well .... awful....
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My concern would be just how perfect the internal mechanics and parts really are preserved if the outside looks like that. Have you had the sideplate off? After all, a gun is not an air- and moistureproof container where the outside exposure has no bearing on what happens inside.

If it does check out, this would be the perfect gun for a cerakote or other complete refinish project that no upstanding collector would normally consider inflicting on any steel gun with a shred of surface integrity left :) .
 
Unlike most of you cheep-skates (lol) I'd give the guy his asking price. According to the OP he's just asking what he has in it. No reason he should be expected to take a loss. Then I'd have it fine-bead blasted and blued...and shoot the bejabers out of it. (smile)

Dave
 
I'd pay the $330, then have it "sand-blasted" first then "bead -blasted" after the worst pitting was smoothed out. Hot blued and it might not look too bad. I think a cerakoat finish would make the pits stand out worse.
 
As bad as that looks on the outside the inside of the ejector shroud looks like new.
 
I'll Just Say.......

You are buying a M-27 without the formal dress, an "N" frame and a tank, if is actually a great "Internally" revolver with no timing, cylinder or barrel issues, pay him and shoot the stuffins out of it. They ain't made one any better!
 
OK....that settles it! I'm an addict!

If it's still at the shop on Monday ;) , I'm going to work a deal with him unless I come to my senses before then. . A guy I know on another forum told me about it. It is @ his favorite LGS in Maryland.

You guys are such a bunch of..... enablers. :)

Best,
Charles
 
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Buy it. New bbl pin. Check out the internals for issues. (Fix those.)
Shoot it.
Blast it, bead it.
Then maybe Hard Chrome?
That's what I'd do. LOL
 
That's some of the strangest rusting patterns I've seen.
Very serious and complete coverage on the cylinder surface but practically none on the flutes and some other places, but especially the flutes.
I would agree to a thorough internal inspection and if passing that, a bead blast and hard chrome. Have it matt finished if the pitting is still showing.
 
Opened your thread and thought I was looking in a mirror. Two weeks ago I bought the twin to yours although my frame is in a bit better condition, but the sideplate on mine is much worse and looks like the Air Force used it for bombing practice.
I paid $300 and planned to use it as a project gun.
I called Fords in Florida and they assured me they'd worked on far worse with good results.
I have the spare parts I need including a sideplate to complete my project. Question is, do I use the blued 5" 38/44 barrel I have or the 3 1/2" nickeled pre 27 barrel I have.
Never owned a nickeled or blued 5" revolver. Decisions, decisions.
 
Wow, It looks like it is half way into a cold browning home done project. Go ahead pick it up. Good candidate to have it parkerised. Or on the other hand it might look good if the browning job is completed. Imagine a FDE Revolver.
 
If all you want it for is a shooter then the price is okay. But if you want it to look better than a beater then I would pass. For what it would cost to refinish you could buy a much better gun.
Like they say how do you restore an old car. Throw a bunch of money inside and slam the door. If you can't get your money back out of it then pass on it. This goes with buy the best you can afford and can live with because you will very possibly spend more on it than what a nicer one would cost. Let the other guy take the loss and pass his gem to you for often less than what he has in it.

For just a shooter and maybe self tinkering refinish project it is probably worth it. Providing the mechanics of the gun are great. I have a Colt 32 spl that was like this only not pitted. I refinished it myself that it looks aged but much better appearance for cheap cost.
 
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cbvanb said:
It's missing the barrel pin too.
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Not that it's hard to replace a barrel pin, but this raises the question of who took it out and neglected to replace it? Has this careless individual performed other operations on it?

Personally, I now think $330 is too much. Especially if you plan pay to have it refinished. You would come out way ahead just buying a better one, IMHO.

Of course, if you have money burning a hole in your pocket and just have to spend it ... :)
 
Personally, I wouldn't buy it at any price. It looks like a piece of junk. What makes you think the internals weren't affected like the outside? Revolvers are not hermetically sealed. There are plenty of model 28's out there. Keep looking.
 
For another 100-150 dollars you could find a MUCH better condition example. If i bought this, I would offer $300 OTD and if the seller took my offer, I would ensure perfect mechanical function and not do anything else to it.

I'm all about guns with character, but this one is just too rough for my money.

SVT28
 
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