New to me 28-2 Snub Nose

[Martin67]

Once again what does a 2" revolver need with adjustable sights?
Only in the movies and on TV did I see that.
Highway Patrol show saw the guy shoot one at someone at least a 100 yards away and hit the bad guy.....

With a 6 inch pre model 10 too.

 

[Fessor]

I have a 28-2 "Jovino" in .357 like yours that I won at auction last year. I saw another on an auction site last week but it went for $1400+ fees. There is a thread on here about the 28-2 Jovino.. I really enjoy mine.

 

[Norton 750]

Frailer beat me to it. As I get older, the sights are not as crisp as they used to be. The no snag fixed sights of my youth have lost favor with me, I now prefer the easier to see adjustable sights. But back to this custom, it is super cool. Now I want an N frame snubby!

 

[crows]

In addition to the already-mentioned advantage of being able to ensure the point of aim matches the point of impact, adjustable sights are much more visible, and can thus be acquired more quickly.

Shoot a 2" Model 10 and a 2" Model 15 and the difference becomes immediately apparent.

Honestly,I used to agree 100% with the line of thought that adjustable sights on a 2" gun were a waste. Then I bought my first 2" Model 15. They are fantastic shooters and give up nothing.

 

[bananaman]

I must say that your 28 is pretty darn cool! First 1 I have ever seen! Bob

 

[Hawg Rider]

In addition to the already-mentioned advantage of being able to ensure the point of aim matches the point of impact, adjustable sights are much more visible, and can thus be acquired more quickly.

Shoot a 2" Model 10 and a 2" Model 15 and the difference becomes immediately apparent.

Agreed! I'll take target sights on a snubbie any day! I can shoot much better with target sights at just about any distance. I do have a 642-2 and Colt Detective Special with service sights, and they're good shooters...I just don't shoot them as well at any distance over about 7 yards.

 

[Model19man]

In addition to the already-mentioned advantage of being able to ensure the point of aim matches the point of impact, adjustable sights are much more visible, and can thus be acquired more quickly.

Shoot a 2" Model 10 and a 2" Model 15 and the difference becomes immediately apparent.

I find that as I get older I am much more able to use adjustable sights more than fixed sights.

 

[Pizza Bob]

Just an FYI - Austin Behlert also did these conversions.

 

[A10]

I find that as I get older I am much more able to use adjustable sights more than fixed sights. View attachment 790298

Very cool little 5 screw!

 

[Lt.Donn]

stamped on the frame

Oh ..that makes sense

 

[SgtDog0311]

Very Cool. And I learned something.
I'm betting they'd have been happy to accommodate the request.

 

[quinn]

The new crane lock on the ejector shroud is very typical of Jovino but not many others. Most others that cut the barrel removing the ejector rod lock put the replacement lock in the top of the crane pressing into the top strap. I have owned several lettered Jovino modified N frames which are now all in my son's collection. There are a number of excellent threads here on the work done by the Jovino shop.

Beautiful gun. Wish it were mine!

 

[Abbotson]

Hello all,
I recently purchased this firearm at auction. It has all the characteristics of a Jovino but I can't find anywhere that they made them in 357 Magnum. Thanks in advance for any information. Boats
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I've seen two in the wild in 40 years of gun shows. Looks exactly like a Jovino! Great find!!

 

[1000island]

Hello all,
I recently purchased this firearm at auction. It has all the characteristics of a Jovino but I can't find anywhere that they made them in 357 Magnum. Thanks in advance for any information. Boats
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Just love that gun as a snubby!

 

[SAFireman]

Looks like a Jovino from where I sit.

 

[Revelation]

Hello all,
I recently purchased this firearm at auction. It has all the characteristics of a Jovino but I can't find anywhere that they made them in 357 Magnum. Thanks in advance for any information. Boats
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Score for the BM!!!

 

[mic214]

That's a beauty!!!

 

[ezb57]

Love that 28!
I would love it even more if the front contour of the under lug was like a 2- 1/2 inch Model 19 instead of that rounded profile.

 

[Jdavis]

Any chance the barrel is sleeved?

I don't see any indication that it has been sleeved. There wouldn't have been any reason to do so. Besides it would require making custom parts which would require a ton of extra labor.

 

[Retired W4]

A 2", round butt 28-2 with smooth trigger and RR/WO, Jovino'ed hammer and yoke ball and detent is WAY COOL !!