model 28-2 said to be rare

[CajunBass]

I think the guy at Gander Mountain was honest enough to not want to insult you with the best offer the corporate pinheads who run GM would let him offer.

In a world of plastic wundermattics, a good blue steel revolver is "rare."

 

[Jack Flash]

Finding knowledgable gun people at Gander Mountains can be classified as "rare".

I was going to say that just because someone is behind a counter at a gun shop or even if it's some guy that calls himself a "gunsmith", he may have only yesterday been stocking shelves with Special Forces Beef Jerky and Tactical Trail Mix. This is especially true at the big chain stores.

 

[railroadman]

Hi I had a S&W model 28-2 S300958 that was made between 1961 an 1969 I got it in 1973 used when I was in Law Enforcement Sold it in 1976 when I went on got a job on the railroad that year.I had worked at the county jail $7000 a year.The RR was 3 times the pay.I sold it to a life friend who was a deputy.We are both now retired,sold it for $85.00 at that time.He was good enough to keep it,and gave it to me.This revolver is worth priceless to me.

 

[Fredo Batali]

Where can I get me some of that "Special Forces" beef jerky? I'm thinking I need me some

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[Malpasowildlifer]

I would hold onto it anyway, unless you just have to get rid of it.

me too......

 

[sw282]

burner-- N577000 dates from 1978. HPs were made from 1954--1986 and the dash 2 was in production til 1982 when pinned and recessed guns were discontinued. l picked up a 6'' gun off the net in excellent condition last year for around 400. My # N544000. Hope this helps

 

[A10]

Where can I get me some of that "Special Forces" beef jerky? I'm thinking I need me some

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It's the camo packaged stuff. I could tell you where to get it but then........well, you know the rest.....

 

[model70hunter]

Where can I get me some of that "Special Forces" beef jerky? I'm thinking I need me some

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Down at the special forces gedunk and gift shop.

 

[Fredo Batali]

Hey! Isn't gedunk a Navy term? We called it "pogey bait". I haven't seen any of that on Smoke Bomb Hill???

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[fyimo]

Like was said above if it's an N serial number and 6 inch it isn't rare because the only known rare 28-2's and less then 100 units that were nickel plated by the factory. There could also be a special order out there with an odd barrel length like 5 or 3 inch that if documented with a factory letter it would be rare.

Gun shops and pawn shops are not your friend when it comes to selling a gun as they have and want to make a profit which ends up coming out of our end of the sale at your expense. They have no qualms of offering you 50% for your gun on a trade and then they sell it for a lot more. I agree if you really want to sell it then take good pictures of it and post it in the classified section for sale up here.

 

[Retired W4]

Railroadman, how long did you have to dig here to find this thread? I wonder if the OP is still around.

 

[DunRanull]

Ive got a nice 28-2 in very clean condition which I bought to have as a carry gun esp in the woods- as opposed to dinging up my Python. I don't wince when shooting serious mag loads, as I would with the Python. Besides I just like a Smith revolver

 

[Art Doc]

I don't know what the smith was talking about.

I don't think he does, either...

 

[LMWIS]

Well, it's got a little rarer in the last four years if the prices being bandied about are any indication.

I keep getting sucked in by these necro-threads!

 

[robvasi]

Highway Patrolman, test fired at factory

I might become the owner of a S&W 28-2 357 Magnum Highway Patrolman

The man from whom I am buying this revolver believes, and does not claim, that it has been test fired at the factory and not fired sense. Based on his 30 years as a gun collector, his opinions is that it is possible that this gun has only been test fired.

The revolver appears to be in mint condition. A local gun shop owner looked at the photos and his opinion was that the revolver shows handing marks.

If this revolver has had limited use should I shoot with it or keep in a box?

Is a revolver in mint condition worth any more than one that is not?

I suppose I'll need to buy another model to shoot at the range.

 

[KEN L]

I might become the owner of a S&W 28-2 357 Magnum Highway Patrolman

The man from whom I am buying this revolver believes, and does not claim, that it has been test fired at the factory and not fired sense. Based on his 30 years as a gun collector, his opinions is that it is possible that this gun has only been test fired.

The revolver appears to be in mint condition. A local gun shop owner looked at the photos and his opinion was that the revolver shows handing marks.

If this revolver has had limited use should I shoot with it or keep in a box?

Is a revolver in mint condition worth any more than one that is not?

I suppose I'll need to buy another model to shoot at the range.

Shoot it! It's not rare and even if it hasn't been shot much, proper care and maintenance will not hurt it's value. It'll never be worth less than what you paid for it if properly maintained. And we expect to see pics when you obtain it!

 

[Narragansett]

OP, why would you want to sell it? The guy at gander Mtn, was probably doing you a favor, and telling you that he isn't going to really give you anything for it, and at the same time basically saying that you cannot duplicate an N frame 357, for what you are going to sell it for. 28-2's are not rare, especially in 6". Now if it was a 28 no dash, pre 28, 28-1, or some specially ordered unit, it is worth what everybody is saying it is worth. it is a no frills M27

 

[Narragansett]

I might become the owner of a S&W 28-2 357 Magnum Highway Patrolman

The man from whom I am buying this revolver believes, and does not claim, that it has been test fired at the factory and not fired sense. Based on his 30 years as a gun collector, his opinions is that it is possible that this gun has only been test fired.

The revolver appears to be in mint condition. A local gun shop owner looked at the photos and his opinion was that the revolver shows handing marks.

If this revolver has had limited use should I shoot with it or keep in a box?

Is a revolver in mint condition worth any more than one that is not?

I suppose I'll need to buy another model to shoot at the range.

Of course a revolver in mint condition is worth more than one that is not. Stands to reason.

However, we need pics. Turn rings really mean nothing relative to unfired. Why, people dry fire them, and cycle the action, and that creates a turn ring. And of course, how sharp is your cylinder stop?. I try to look at the front of the cylinder for 3 charge holes that show use, the forcing cone, and of course the recoil shield

 

[Bakebfr480]

A nickle HP with an 8 3/8 barrel is rare!

 

[robvasi]

I should also add that this will be my first revolver, indeed, my first modern gun. I own a reproduction of an 1805 Harper's Ferry Pistol.

Also, my investments consist of mutual funds, not guns. I asked about value so I would not depreciate the future value of this revolver by shooting it.

I will post pics when, and if, I acquire this revolver.

Shoot it! It's not rare and even if it hasn't been shot much, proper care and maintenance will not hurt it's value. It'll never be worth less than what you paid for it if properly maintained. And we expect to see pics when you obtain it!