New To Me 28-2, 4"

[toddimusnimski]

Did you remove the stocks and see if the guns serial number is stamped into the wood of the right side panel? That was done on non-target stocks like yours until the mid to late 1970's. Sometimes they get swapped out so it's always nice to have the factory-stamped originals.
Also, the grip adapter is a nice touch and is desirable as well. Tyler T-grip is the brand most sought after. I don't believe the ones produced lately are marked with anything other than the size inside, 4T for S&W N frame.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

Serial number isn't stamped

 

[toddimusnimski]

With a genuine Tyler! This deal of yours just keeps getting better and better!

Edit - zoomed in on your first pic and saw the name. I think you'll appreciate the additional gripping surface

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

With a genuine Tyler! This deal of yours just keeps getting better and better!

Edit - zoomed in on your first pic and saw the name. I think you'll appreciate the additional gripping surface

Is the Tyler T-grip a desirable / valuable discovery?

 

[Moo Moo]

Hellweg #5LR Large revolver

Hellweg is an Australian holster company.

 

[toddimusnimski]

I've found the Tyler T grip is not so rare, but yes desirable. I just checked their site and with shipping, they are more than $40US, but forum members have been stating it can take MONTHS to receive one. For those less patient and willing to pay more, ebay is a good source. Manufacturer BK makes a plastic version with 2 mounting clips that has gotten good feedback. Pachmayr also used to make plastic ones, as well as S&W itself. But the metal Tyler ones seem to be the most sought after.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

It was clean and dry inside
I gave it little gun oil.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

Beautiful M28, and from the picture I don't see any major issues or abuse. Please give us a report after you have taken it to the range.
Good luck with the permit process, in our free state we don't worry about such things.

Regards, Rick Gibbs

This was great to shoot with .38 spl and full load .357 mag.
A few "cylinder" .38 spl and rear sight adjustment was OK, after then it was only enjoyable shootings to middle of the target.
I like it!

 

[toddimusnimski]

It was clean and dry inside
I gave it little gun oil.

The discoloration you see on the hammer and trigger is the result of case hardening, a heat treatment process that also adds beauty and desirability of its own. This Forum link has some great examples. I like it!

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ples-post138860954.html?456895=#post138860954

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

An M-28 is as close to an "all arounder" as we will ever get.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

An M-28 is as close to an "all arounder" as we will ever get.

I had a dream to find an S&W model 547, 36 3 "orr 581/681 for this permit. Now I have to go to the police and ask a few new permits

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

New duty holster from eBay / USA

Maybe this year I bought only S&W leather