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DeepSeaDaddy
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The SR# is: S2660xx. I shot 38spl and .357 through the gun and it shoots great.Trigger is a little tight for my taste, but shoots great.
Model 28-2 .357
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Art Doc
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The S serial prefix on the 28-2 was used from 1962-1970. The stocks are correct period but the S&W historian says that 28s always shipped with the smaller Magna stocks and Targets were added by dealers or owners.
IMO this gun with these stocks is worth around $500+/- depending on variables.
You were correct when you said you got a great deal.
IMO this gun with these stocks is worth around $500+/- depending on variables.
You were correct when you said you got a great deal.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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Awesome thanks for all your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. This is a great site, glad I found it.
Never say "always" with Smith & Wesson. This Model 28-2 came to me in the original box with the target grips numbered (stamped) to the gun. The gun with its larger grips fits perfectly in the box, and the authentic end label indicates "T" in the "Stock" box, indicating target stocks. Serial # is N568xx; Roy Jinks says it was made in September, 1980.
Brian41
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I'm learning here as I have the same M28-2 with serial # S2834XX that has the diamond target grips but not serial numbered to the gun. I had made the assumption they came with the gun but perhaps they were changed out later during that same time period.
Would that be correct or would have they possibly been sold with those grips but not numbered?
Mine is about 90-95% percent and paid $250 for it a few years ago which I felt a bargain then. It's a shooter and field carry gun as I have a nicer 28 for looks and range shooting.
Would that be correct or would have they possibly been sold with those grips but not numbered?
Mine is about 90-95% percent and paid $250 for it a few years ago which I felt a bargain then. It's a shooter and field carry gun as I have a nicer 28 for looks and range shooting.
bamabiker
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I believe I've read that most target grips were not numbered but as PALADIN's gun shows "never say never" with S&W. A letter from S&W is probably the only way you could know.
Brian41
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Thanks for that info as I didn't know that and learned something tonight.
I just checked a similar M-57 with diamond grips and a S serial and it also has no serial number on the grips.
Likely time to get off the money and some S&W factory letters.
bwsmith2850
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I looked on 'another' forum that has etimated dates and the S266000 range shows late '66 to early '67 so it may have come with those diamond targets.
All the ones that my dept had came with targets but no one remembers if the dealer put them on or they shipped that way. I bought one that had worn out diamond targets that were 10 years too early for the gun. (No they didn't keep the boxes. And I thought they never threw anything away.)
All the ones that my dept had came with targets but no one remembers if the dealer put them on or they shipped that way. I bought one that had worn out diamond targets that were 10 years too early for the gun. (No they didn't keep the boxes. And I thought they never threw anything away.)
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SWID
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This gun was purchased by me in 1968 looking just like it does now. It has a T marked in the stock part of the label on the box.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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Mine also does not have SR# on the grips, but I contacted tho original owner who purchased the gun NIB and he told me these were the original grips that came on the gun.
lagavulin62
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well maybe it's time for a history lesson as to why they were mostly shipped with the slim magnas? my guess is that since the gun was made primarily for law enforcement the slimmer grips make for a tighter grip and give the officer a better advantage to holding onto the gun if he ever got in a situation where a perp might take it in a struggle. also the slimmer grips would seem better to grasp in extreme stressful shooting situations. but they were sold to the general public so guess that's why we are seeing these examples. what do you guys, especially leo's think? does this make sense?
The magna grip was the standard on the 27 & 28 as well as most other models. The 29's and 57's were standard with the target grips. The 27 did not have target grips standard until around 1975.
Nframe_is_no1
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What an incredible deal! That is an outstanding package for $200! It just goes to show that deals are still out there! I would leave the grips alone and shoot it as is!
FirebirdV8
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I paid more than you did for a 28-2 with hogue grips and was refinished. You did great with that Highway Patrolman.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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I was offered $500.00 cash today. I love the gun, but to more than double my money is hard to turn down.Still considering the offer
davel686
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don't do it, you will be sorry.
a deal like your comes along only once and a while and considering the model gun it is I wouldn't sell mine for double that.
if you want a solid, can handle anything gun that you can carry also, you need to keep the m 28 and count your lucky stars that you got it for such a great deal.
a deal like your comes along only once and a while and considering the model gun it is I wouldn't sell mine for double that.
if you want a solid, can handle anything gun that you can carry also, you need to keep the m 28 and count your lucky stars that you got it for such a great deal.
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DeepSeaDaddy
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I took your advice and I backed out and decided to keep the gun.
davel686
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you won't be sorry, if you want a do all .357mag that can be carried or just put in the console, you can't go wrong with a M28 4".
after I got mine, my son-in-law liked it so much that he wanted one real bad because it was the first hand gun that he was able to hit with on the first shot being right handed but only having his left eye.
after owning many K frames in 4" and liking them but wanting something bit bigger to handle what ever I put in it for ammo I am glad I went the way of the N frame 28.
If you had to get down to one gun, the M28 would be at the top of my list.
after I got mine, my son-in-law liked it so much that he wanted one real bad because it was the first hand gun that he was able to hit with on the first shot being right handed but only having his left eye.
after owning many K frames in 4" and liking them but wanting something bit bigger to handle what ever I put in it for ammo I am glad I went the way of the N frame 28.
If you had to get down to one gun, the M28 would be at the top of my list.
Good to hear...........your gun is worth more than $500.
Besides......... at the price you paid, you can smile everytime you shoot it!
