I think I already know the answer to this but here it goes. I traded for a model 28 last night. But it is a 45 acp cal. The barrel says 45 1955 target if I recall properly. ( several drinks involved in this trade) so I am guessing it is a model 25 barrel and cylinder put onto the 28 frame? It does shoot well. Looks fantastic nice clean gun. Can get some pics tonight if you want
Model 28 ?
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Just for giggles, what was the trade? Were you doing Tequila shots with beer chasers?
Please tell me it is not a Mod 28-1
Please tell me it is not a Mod 28-1
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DD357
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"I am guessing it is a model 25 barrel and cylinder put onto the 28 frame?"
That would be my guess as well.
That would be my guess as well.
You mean like this:
28-2, 1955 barrel & cylinder with extra .45ACP cylinder.
28-2, 1955 barrel & cylinder with extra .45ACP cylinder.
Murdock
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Had to look close to see if this was the one I converted in 1979. (It's not).
Back in the 1970"s finding a large bore Smith for other than "black market" prices was tough. The M29-2 was highly sought after and .44 Specials and .45's of any description were only myths. So the M28 was used for lots of conversions.
Dave Woodfuff of Bear, Delaware made a specialty of re-boring M28 cylinders to larger calibers. He did mine.
Back in the 1970"s finding a large bore Smith for other than "black market" prices was tough. The M29-2 was highly sought after and .44 Specials and .45's of any description were only myths. So the M28 was used for lots of conversions.
Dave Woodfuff of Bear, Delaware made a specialty of re-boring M28 cylinders to larger calibers. He did mine.
Stophel
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So, where does the idea that this is a Model 28 come from? Is it marked on the frame inside the crane cut? I have read of the occasional S&W mis-marked with an incorrect model number. Actually, I think I sort of have one. A 10-7 that's marked 10-5 (it has the different 10-7 type gas cuts on the crane axle).
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BigBill
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It was converted.
redwood0_7
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Sounds like you came out on top IMHO
Stophel
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What about the gun, other than the model marking, would lead one to believe that it is anything other than a genuine model of 1955 .45? And where would the barrel and cylinder have come from? Were barrels available from S&W, while guns weren't?
Forgive me if I'm asking questions out of ignorance.
Forgive me if I'm asking questions out of ignorance.
You should drink more beer!
bananaman
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Welcome to the FORUM! If it shoots well, you did more than O.K. in my book. I have a 625JM, and a 25-15 45Colt. Really like 45 in a revolver. Have some more beers, and see what you can get out of the Taurus! Enjoy your 45! Bob
Muley Gil
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Stophel, the M28 has a smooth, sandblasted top strap, while the 1955 has a grooved top strap.
Jpathenry, does your revolver have the smooth top strap?
Jpathenry, does your revolver have the smooth top strap?
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Stophel,
As was said, during the 70s and 80s there was a dearth of affordable large bore "N" frames. However, during this same time, cylinders and barrels were available for some reason. I was able to get several barrels and a two ACP cylinders that I used to convert a 28-2 to handle the 45 ACP. I had the original barrel rebored and that left me with 3 barrels for trading stock.
I have often commented about my love of everything about the Model 28 except the cartridge!
Kevin
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As strawhat mentioned, 28s were a common platform for rebarreling and caliber conversions. Nowadays most people would not consider it, since older Nframes are getting harder to come by.
Congrats on your trades!
Congrats on your trades!
OLDSTER
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You mean like this:
28-2, 1955 barrel & cylinder with extra .45ACP cylinder.
I like your conversion . Is that a "hard-chrome" Finish ? If so who did it for you ?
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