Need help with Model 28 value.

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I need some help with the value of a Highway Patrolman.


This morning I traded into a Henry Big Boy in 357. Now, I need a 357 revolver to go with it.

Just a few days ago I purchased a 1911 that I have about $850 in. I don't need the 1911 so, I put it up for trade and was offered a Model 28 Highway Patrolman 4".

I have no clue what the value is on these. I have a model 29 and like it. I was leaning towards picking up an L frame, 586/686, but wanted to see the value of the Model 28.

I only have 2 (poor quality) pics of it. The M28 does not come with the box, papers etc.. but the guy said he has found the original grips for it. I've asked for pics of the grips but am waiting to get them.

Does anybody have a ballpark idea of value?
 

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A 4" 28-2 in 95% or better condition will fetch $750 to $950+, depending on where you live, the 6" will be $150 to $200 less.
You didn't mention what brand your 1911 is, but assuming it's SA, Kimber or similar, I'd make that trade in a heartbeat! The market is flooded with $400 to $900 1911s, but you don't see nice 28-2s as often, especially 4 inchers.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply.

Yes, SA.

Do you think the above pics would justify a $850 value on the M28?

Yes. These days, yes. It looks to be in good shape, with no turn line. I would echo the other man that said "Trade"!!!

You can pick up another 1911 in heartbeat. Just for kicks see if guy has original stocks. That would make it even better!
 
Last year, I paid a local dealer $800 for a 4 inch Model 28-2 (made in 1966-67). Excellent condition with original grips but no box. As a point of reference, i just bought a stainless SW1911 45 auto for $900 from a private party. Like new, with box and papers. I like them both, but would agree with the others and do the trade.
 
....and was offered a Model 28 Highway Patrolman 4".

I have no clue what the value is on these. I have a model 29 and like it. I was leaning towards picking up an L frame, 586/686, but wanted to see the value of the Model 28.

I only have 2 (poor quality) pics of it. The M28 does not come with the box, papers etc.. but the guy said he has found the original grips for it. I've asked for pics of the grips but am waiting to get them.

Does anybody have a ballpark idea of value?
I'd agree with the others on value. What is the SN, do you know? It would help date the gun, although, it is a pinned and recessed gun, so that puts it prior to 1982; it also has the small ampersand between Smith--Wesson, and that one appeared around 1975-76 when the "lazy" one was replaced, so yours is somewhere between about 1975-1982.
 
I've studied the pictures and it doesn't look like a re-blue to me. All the screws slots look just fine (not mangled) and the pins look as they should. Also little if any finish wear at the muzzle. Many of these rode around in holsters so a finish like that is not often encountered.

I don't think the pictures are bad at all. They seem sharp enough to me. Remember that the original polish and finish were "utilitarian" which resulted in a rather dull appearance.

Since it's wearing Pachs, I would be keen to discover if there is any rust under them on the butt frame.

Assuming no rust, I think it would be a fair trade.
 
Got it!

I was told it was originally his fathers and passed down to him and it's probably seen 20 rounds between them both.

It looks good to me and i'm happy with it and he's happy with a brand new 1911. Win-Win.


SN# N5830xx
 

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It has a very tight lock up, no play in the cylinder front to back, and the grips appear to have been taken off and set aside early on as they are in excellent shape.

My only other Smith revolver is a 44 mag 6" Model 29 with Target grips and it's a blast to shoot, hardly any recoil. However, these skinny Magna grips seem like they aren't going to be so pleasant... but they look good.
 
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