Lucky Find NYSP 28-2

[steamloco76]

Can't believe I found this at my neighborhood gun store! New York State Police marked Model 28-2, 4 inch from 1980 in really fine condition. Almost no finish wear, scratches or signs of carry, though it has seen some range use.

The reason I say it is lucky? Because I have one of the Model 520's that the NYSP asked S&W to build, then canceled that order in favor of the adjustable sight 28-2. Pretty cool to have the revolver the NYSP was supposed to carry and also one the actually carried!

I had to pay nearly full retail- $515 out the door because another guy was also looking at it while I was there. The only reason I stopped in was to pick-up a rifle the store's gunsmith repaired for me. Ended up trading that rifle back to the store toward the 28-2. Also glad someone had dumped the too small stock magna grips for a pretty nice set of goncalo alves target stocks.

NYSP 28-2 on the top with the 520 below

The highly polished fixed sight frame of the 520 contrast with the matte finish adjustable sight frame 28-2

 

[Cruiser RN]

Very sweet NYSP revolvers

 

[jmark1651]

Very nice revolvers. I would say you got a great price on the 28, being a law enforcement weapon. I would have done as you and bought it.

 

[MrN]

Beautiful..

I rarely respond without inspiration - the inspiration here is the revolvers pics are beautiful. Nice revolvers - gotta love an N frame.

MrN

 

[Flint Ridge]

Obviously has the RR, what about the WO?

 

[steamloco76]

Obviously has the RR, what about the WO?

Has the WO back sight too.

 

[Flint Ridge]

Has the WO back sight too.

That is not that common. I missed out on a similar one here months back, hesitated and it was GONE!

Nice find and a rare pair with interesting history.

 

[Doug M.]

Nice. One of the least practical purchases I would consider is if someone had my old 520 for sale.

 

[03clyde]

I have the copies of the same pair. Congrats on a nice find.

 

[Gray Rider]

As a retired NYS Trooper my only comment is that I hate you twice.
Just kidding, but if you add a NYSP marked 681 I don't want to hear about it.

 

[bananaman]

Nice pair of Smiths!!! I am glad that you had a second pic with the 520, I can't stand on my head that long!
I have a 6" 28, no dash from 1960. (super clean S serial#) To date, it is my favorite. Enjoy your fine guns. Bob

 

[moosedog]

Nice catch. I've been looking for one of those for a while. I love a 4inch N frame for shooting, especially one with the RR & WI sights.
Thanks for showing those.

 

[Florida Guy]

2 beauties. Gotta love 'em.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

nice find! The 28 is super clean!

I took have a 520 and am in search of a NYSP 28

 

[LAS&W4me]

Now I have another to put on my bucket list.


Great find

 

[MDMarauder]

Nice pair of Smith's! Congrats..

 

[stantheman86]

Now you need a NYSP 681!

 

[gunny4053]

Very nice find, the finish on the 520 is awesome.

 

[wetdog]

Nice guns. Is the front sight on the 520 an insert or painted? I've seen other pics here with a yellow and red insert. Mine has a plain front sight. I am trying to find out if the inserts are factory.

 

[steamloco76]

Nice guns. Is the front sight on the 520 an insert or painted? I've seen other pics here with a yellow and red insert. Mine has a plain front sight. I am trying to find out if the inserts are factory.

The insert on my 520 is cream white and appears factory. I've seen photos of yellow inserts, but no red.