DeepSeaDaddy
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I just purchased a 28-2 for a hell of a price, what is this gun worth in excellent condition without the box?
Model 28-2 .357
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bamabiker
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Welcome to the forum. Hard to say with out more info. 4" or 6" barrel? Blue finish I assume. Does the serial number start with a S or N? Pictures would really help but $400 to $500 should be in the ball park. Maybe a little more for LNIB. JMO.
Welcome to the forum.
It's worth posting pictures of, that's for sure!
It's worth posting pictures of, that's for sure!
Art Doc
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If you have to ask what it's worth, that sounds like you don't know.
So how did you conclude that what you paid was a "hell of a price?"
Just wondering...
So how did you conclude that what you paid was a "hell of a price?"
Just wondering...
Jack Flash
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It should easily hit the $500 mark, in excellent condition.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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28-2
It is a 28-2 ,4in , duty blue finish,paid $200. Where is the link to upload pics and I will post them.
It is a 28-2 ,4in , duty blue finish,paid $200. Where is the link to upload pics and I will post them.
davel686
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If its in nice condition then you stole it!!
Jack Flash
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$200 ... that should only buy a beat up Model 10. You really found a great buy!
bwsmith2850
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It's the paperclip icon on the 'advanced' post window. If you have a DSLR or other high-res camera, you may need to resize them. The pop up window will tell you the max size.
There's an 'ultimate Highway Patrolman' thread in this subsection you might enjoy....
whitecoyote
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DeepSeaDaddy
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diamonback68
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I've never seen a 28-2 go for $1000. In my area they are available in the $400-550 range, depending on condition.
P.S. Nice 28 you have a great price.
bamabiker
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It has diamond targets on it but they could have been changed. I'll go back to one of my original questions, does the serial number start with a S or N? No matter what, for $200 you got a great deal on a great S&W.
lagavulin62
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I was thinking the same thing about the grips. if they are not original I'd take the grips off and put on the magna type. well I would probably do it anyway(and keep them of course) because I like the magnas on the 28-2. but thats just me.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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28-2
Sorry thought it was in the original post. The Sr. number starts with S
Sorry thought it was in the original post. The Sr. number starts with S
flagman1776
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Prices vary. An item is worth exactly what someone else is willing to pay for it. A lot depends on how quickly you want to sell, & how bad the buyer wants it. If it is (truely) a rare item... Caution: some sellers think everything they have is rare, problem is they are not so. If it is truely rare, then a buyer who really wants it would be willing to pay more.
Then there is the matter of condition. You say it is in excellant condition now. The trick is to use it & enjoy it, but minimizing the wear & keeping bad things like rust away. Original factory items like grips add value to a collector, & even if you use other grips the correct grips should stay with the gun. As others have stated, diamond targets are too early for your gun. You could buy the correct ones & sell the diamonds for a profit.
Model 28's are not rare. Still, there is a good market. You did get a great deal.
Nice find. We're all jealous!
Russ
Then there is the matter of condition. You say it is in excellant condition now. The trick is to use it & enjoy it, but minimizing the wear & keeping bad things like rust away. Original factory items like grips add value to a collector, & even if you use other grips the correct grips should stay with the gun. As others have stated, diamond targets are too early for your gun. You could buy the correct ones & sell the diamonds for a profit.
Model 28's are not rare. Still, there is a good market. You did get a great deal.
Nice find. We're all jealous!
Russ
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DeepSeaDaddy
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I am not a S&W handgun guy. I had a couple years ago and sold them.I purchased a M&P AR 2 yrs ago, and have purchased several more since.This is the first S&W revolver I have owned in 15 years.I had an idea what is was worth, but like I said I am not a S&W expert.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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So you guys are telling me these are not the original grips for this gun?
bamabiker
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The S serial number M28s are from about 1961 to some time in 1969 (someone correct me if I'm wrong). The diamond targets went to about 1967 so they could be right for your gun. The gun could have been ordered with the targets stocks, only a S&W letter would tell you. Have you taken the grips off and looked for any numbers stamped into the wood? I don't think the targets were usually stamped but you never know till you look.
The S serial number is some what more desirable just because it is an earlier gun If you post the serial number with xx as the last two digits we can tell what year it came from.
I still think you're looking at about $400 to $500.
Edit to say if you shoot this gun you might become a S&W revolver guy. They are usually great shooters.
The S serial number is some what more desirable just because it is an earlier gun If you post the serial number with xx as the last two digits we can tell what year it came from.
I still think you're looking at about $400 to $500.
Edit to say if you shoot this gun you might become a S&W revolver guy. They are usually great shooters.
