Model 28-2 - Refinished

[kraynky]

I agree about the turned up noses when a refinish is mentioned. I also happen to like the looks of a gun with honest wear. It means that someone loved it enough to keep & use it. Rust is a totally different issue to me. It shows lack of love and care, and removing it & refinishing is like removing a cancer.

I'd be proud to own that one too. In fact, I have a cosmetically challenged model 17 that I would gladly spend $200 on to make it as nice. It's already "not collectable grade", and a re-finish would make it so nice. Congratulations!

 

[Narragansett]

Beautiful gun! I have a 4" and 6" model 28. I know they are not as fancy as a 27, or have as many barrel/trigger options, but with the exception of the 29, the 28 is my favorite N frame. Actually one was my first revolver. Enjoy!!!

 

[Bayou52]

I agree about the turned up noses when a refinish is mentioned. I also happen to like the looks of a gun with honest wear. It means that someone loved it enough to keep & use it. Rust is a totally different issue to me. It shows lack of love and care, and removing it & refinishing is like removing a cancer.

Well said, kraynky!

Bayou52

 

[CJSmith]

I have a hard chromed 25-5 that I don't have to worry about damaging the original finish. As mentioned earlier, a gun with rust needs to remedied one way or another so might as well make it look nice and shiny.

 

[lazarus66]

Highway Patrolman. Sweet.

 

[Bayou52]

Once again, thanks to all for the benefit of your replies. Each of them is greatly appreciated!

Bayou52

 

[vrichard]

This H.P.was S&W factory refinshed in 8/80,(38 years ago)
Dick

 

[Bayou52]

Vrichard -

Factory did a great refinish job! 38 years later, she still looks very clean!

Thanks -

Bayou52

 

[MrG5122]

If they're numbered to the gun have DWFan freshen up those grips and she'll be perfect!

 

[Bayou52]

MrG5122 - I agree with your suggestion. It appears that those grips were varnished at some point in their lives.

I was going to strip them and do a proper refinish. I haven't yet taken them off to check the numbers. I hope they are true to the gun!

BTW, I'm not familiar with DWFan. Would you or anyone have contact info for him? Sounds like he does good grip work forom your post. Perhaps that's a way to consider, too.

Thanks for any info...

Bayou52

 

[sonora]

It's legacy is lost and value always diminished.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Beautiful gun - that's a keeper for sure at a great price! Enjoy it!

 

[GyMac]

Very nice! I would probably try a Tyler T grip on it.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Stock Refinish

Bayou52: +1 for DWFAN. Doesn't look like a major effort for him to freshen up those stocks, and it'll make a world of difference. He does excellent work. You can send him a PM through the Forum and he usually responds very quickly.

 

[Bayou52]

Thanks, Hawg, for the info!

Bayou52

 

[ExRanger714]

How S&W does it

Here's what S&W charges $170 for. Mine's blacker than blue and matte. I like yours better!

 

[Bayou52]

^^^^Very interesting, ExRanger. You have an attractive Hwy Patrolman!

I like your grips, too.

Did matte finishes come original from the factory on some of these 28s? Were they by special order perhaps?

Thanks for posting!

Bayou52

 

[ExRanger714]

Thanks Bayou!

It was not a polished blue I've read and been told. Mine was brown when I got it. I hadn't seen one in years and had never seen many period.

FWIW there's a "Help-28-2 now pile of parts UPDATE and thanks" and "28-2 back from S&W" thread. I sent it in without stocks and they threw those in for free.

 

[NCBeagle]

I think it looks great. Well done.

Did the same thing a few months ago. Bought a cosmetically challenged but mechanically sound 28-2 for $300 and had it round butted and bead blast blued.

These are all "after" pictures. It was so pathetic that I took it to the refinisher about 20 minutes after purchase.

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[Bayou52]

Really nice, NCBeagle! The round but really makes your piece stand out and apart. I think your wooden grips are particularly attractive.

I see that matte style, or bead blasted, finishes are very popular in these models.

Good job!

Bayou52