$350 is fair enough for a 28-2 in that aesthetic condition, as long as it's mechanically sound. There's another thread about truck guns. This one fits the bill. Enjoy . . .
Impulse buy 28-2, score or fail?
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The 4" HP is a perennial favorite in my family. I have owned quite a few of them over the years. I have to say that I have never paid more than $300 for one, but that only illustrates how long it has been since I last purchased one! 
The first one I bought for myself was brand new, just after I returned from my two year vacation in Viet Nam. I paid about $140 for it at Monkey Wards. Still have the box and tools!
The first one I bought for myself was brand new, just after I returned from my two year vacation in Viet Nam. I paid about $140 for it at Monkey Wards. Still have the box and tools!
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porkchop8u
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Thank you all for the great wealth of info. I don't post here often but my original thought of this forum is correct. This is a great place to be a member
I don't know how hard you'd have to work to damage a blue finish using Flitz, but I am WAY to lazy to do it.
You might be be right if it it was a mirror like, factory fresh finish, but in cases like the OP's gun, or a Model 19 I've got, where the finish is already "challenged" shall we say, there really isn't much to lose.
Tom_R
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They are great, great revolvers. Don't be dissuaded by it just because it has a worn finish. That gun is built like a tank and has a lot of great life left in it.
You can always have it refinished, or give it a good cleaning and see how it comes out.
Definitely a great revolver. Someone in this thread said that you need a 28 in your collection, I agree.
You can always have it refinished, or give it a good cleaning and see how it comes out.
Definitely a great revolver. Someone in this thread said that you need a 28 in your collection, I agree.
DocB
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I'd like to have a pick-up truck full of 28-2's like that one you found at that price. Here in Georgia, they would all be sold within a month for a tidy profit. I manage to find about one N Frame a year around here.
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porkchop8u
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Any idea what Smith and Wesson would charge to make this gun like new?
gunny4053
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You did very, very well my friend. Give it a good cleaning, and if you're really concerned about the finish, degrease it and touch it up with some cold blue, I've used Black Magic for such touch up in the past. If the finish isn't a concern, clean it thoroughly, wax and lube it, then go shoot it. Once you pull the trigger, you'll realize why big N frames are so popular. The 28 is a fan favorite, and for good reason. Big, well balanced, and a smooth accurate shooter. Loose the Goodyears and throw some diamond magnas with a BK or TylerT grip on it, you'll be surprised at the difference.
Congrats and good shooting.
As for having S&W refinish it, there's an old thread here, I don't remember which member posted it, but he had his refinished and some other work done as well. You might be able to do a search and find it. At times a gun with honest wear will retain better value than a refinished gun. Just something to consider.
Congrats and good shooting.
As for having S&W refinish it, there's an old thread here, I don't remember which member posted it, but he had his refinished and some other work done as well. You might be able to do a search and find it. At times a gun with honest wear will retain better value than a refinished gun. Just something to consider.
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Short answer is that they can't. They might be willing to do a reblue and an action job, maybe work on timing if that's an issue, but the blueing system they use is completely different so it will look a lot like the new guns. I don't know of anyone who can do the original matte blue, with the different texture on the underside of the frame and along the sight. I like my guns pretty too, but the wear on your gun is part of its history. Were it mine I'd leave it as is.
Oh, and Welcome to the Forum! In my neck of the woods, any Nframe for less than 5 bills is a steal. Nicely done!
Florida Guy
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I haven't seen any N frames priced that low in a long time, plus it has S prefix.
You did well. You will enjoy shooting it.
You did well. You will enjoy shooting it.
That there ol HP is just barely broke in. It's where you can shoot it and enjoy it and not worry about putting dings in it or spoiling it.
Shoot, clean, and repeat. Your grand kids can do the same when you're long gone.
Shoot, clean, and repeat. Your grand kids can do the same when you're long gone.
I'll buy them all day long at $350!
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porkchop8u
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after reading some of the replies I decided to hose this thing with some ezzox and give it a rub down . I think it looks a lot better now. might just leave it as is
bananaman
Member
A very wise decision indeed.
Your gun and money but take what a refinish would cost and buy ammo. Then shoot it, clean it and do it again.
SAFireman
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Prediction:
In ten years you'll still have this very HP, plus a minimum 2 additional N-frames.
Aka Hog Legs
He did not even make 10 days. much less to years
