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Anybody look at Model 28's on Guns International lately. OMG!
I have but that is not where the market is. Those are dealers trying to get a home run on a base hit. I made an offer on one that the dealer said was good condition, and it was fair at best according to the S&W Ed#4 book grading system. He was not reasonable, and I just moved on. I bought 3 in 2018, well cared for nice examples from people willing to sell at a reasonable price point. I once made the mistake of buying off that site. Not a bad example, but I paid 15% too much. Not my worst blunder. I buy from forum members here. i think the product is better, and if somebody needs to sell for financial reasons, I would rather be in a position to help them. maybe they just want to thin the herd, if they have what I want, I would rather deal with them.
Actually I am going to look for one for my son for his Bday
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BigBill
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While we might pay too much sometimes other deals make up for it. Anyway down the road the prices will increase.
A decade + ago the m28-0 & m28-2 were $695. For 99.99% condition revolver only.
Before the plastic guns were offered locally n frames were none to be found used, the Colts in 357mag too.
A decade + ago the m28-0 & m28-2 were $695. For 99.99% condition revolver only.
Before the plastic guns were offered locally n frames were none to be found used, the Colts in 357mag too.
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Keith Hayes
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I have a similar 28-2 4" with serial matching box, paperwork and tools. I was asking $1200 for it and turned down several offers for $1000. One gentlemen asked if grips were matching and I said I assumed they did from the condition of the rest of the revolver. He mentioned if I would verify he was interested at asking price. Low and behold, the grips are not serialized to the gun. Doesn't matter to me, I put it back in the safe for now. I picked up a shooter 6" and have been having a blast with it. I imagine the 4" will get used sometime in the near future as collector value is diminished with non matching grips. I am thinking either a set of Grasshorn's or maybe ivory micarta are in it's future.
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I'm getting it tomorrow.
nitesite
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Please keep us in the loop. A pic or two would be wonderful.
kbm6893
Member
I'm not sure the grips are not original to the gun. I have a 28-2 in near perfect condition. I took the grips off and the numbers are close but do not match. What are the odds of the numbers being that close if they were just some random magna grips stuck on there, given the obvious little to no use the gun has seen?
Since the 28's were the working man's version of the 27, with less refinement and less attention to detail, it's not far off to think the grips were pulled out from a box in the assembly line and not checked to make sure they matched.
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I have 3 M28's, all fine well cared for examples. None have the box or the original grips. back in the day, nobody cared about the box, and you could change grips for 25.00. The LGS used to have boxes of magna grips free is you needed a set. If i were collecting them as new, i would care about the grips, but as far as shooters go, I could care less. They are one of the best guns Smith ever made
raygixxer89
Member
I love those Altamont grips. I was looking at those exact ones last night for my 66. I too don't like the feel of S&W Target grips, and I have large hands. Come to think of it, I don't like the feel of square-butt frames period.
In my somewhat limited experience, it's not unheard of for the number on the grips to vary a digit or two from the gun. I had at one time a "Pre-27" who's grips were one digit off (last digits 14 vs 13 or something like that). I can see someone working on a couple of guns on a work table, and picking up the wrong one and putting it on. I'm pretty sure I've seen a couple of others, but that one sticks out.
Also, at some point S&W stopped numbering grips to the gun at all. I think it was maybe in the late 70's, early 80's? My 1980ish Model 28 has Magna's with no number. Now, rather they're original or not I can't say.
Also, at some point S&W stopped numbering grips to the gun at all. I think it was maybe in the late 70's, early 80's? My 1980ish Model 28 has Magna's with no number. Now, rather they're original or not I can't say.
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Got it. Grips match gun. Pictures to follow.
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Serial Number is actually N502XXX. 1977.
muddocktor
Member
I am looking forward to your up close and personal pics of your new gun!
When I get home from the rig in a week and a half I will post up my 2 model 28's I purchased off GB, Doug, when I get over to my FFL guy to pick them up.
When I get home from the rig in a week and a half I will post up my 2 model 28's I purchased off GB, Doug, when I get over to my FFL guy to pick them up.
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I should have photos up tomorrow. My daughter is coming over to show me how. You know old dogs and new tricks.
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Very nice!
Congrats on a great purchase!
Congrats on a great purchase!
Jack Flash
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I agree. That could easily happen at the factory. And don't forget, M28s were often purchased by LE agencies where they were serviced by the armorer in batches (most likely). If stocks got swapped around, who would care as long as they more or less fit.
samandglove1
Member
Really nice gun. I've had many of them over the years, and I still have a few left. It's the only revolver every single one (8-10) of my shooting buddies owns. They all started out shooting one of mine and either bought their own or made me sell/give them one of my extras.
You have a wonderful example there.
You have a wonderful example there.
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