Jason Demond
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Maybe, but the model 27 is not the model 28 referenced in this thread. She's might not be as fancy as a 27, but she isn't a lesser gun.
I always thought it was until I held one. Plus, they just have an awesome name.
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Maybe, but the model 27 is not the model 28 referenced in this thread. She's might not be as fancy as a 27, but she isn't a lesser gun.
I always thought it was until I held one. Plus, they just have an awesome name.
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thanks for the "correction" Lol
I bought a dozen GSP trade ins one time from J&G Rifle Ranch for a lot less than $100.00 each I converted some, sold some, and did several gun trades. All in all a good investment........
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Well, I pulled the proverbial trigger on a sweet 28-2. This is a different one I found. It is a 28-2 with an S prefix. Not in the box and a little more handling wear, but it is tight and I got it at a great price. I added the magna grips while I decipher which grip iteration was its original configuration. It was wearing non-diamond target grips when I bought it. I just refurbished the stock set it was wearing. They are drying at the moment.
Serial is S3042XX.
Serial is S3042XX.
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Grayfox
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Since we're on the subject, A LGS here has a 6" 28-2 for $895. I just gave it a glance and didn't inspect it. I already have a 4", but have kinda wanted a 6" just because. Should I go back and give it a serious look?
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Well, they don't make them like that anymore, that's for sure. I think if it checks out and they bend a bit on price, take it home. The 28-2's have definitely increased in price as of late. I really like old N frames.
I'd take this one over the first one you looked at too.
Hair Trigger
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That looks like a 5" barrel, too. What is the blistering and powdery look around the thumb latch? Almost looks like somebody welded on it.
Hair Trigger
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I would; look at the SN, see how far back it goes in the -2 series. Never know, you might find an "S" instead of a "N", or at least a low number "N". The price isn't bad for any -2 in decent shape, though.
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That funny look was a combination of lighting and oil with cloth fibers. The barrel is 4" in length also. I took another focused shot of that area.
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Update: I went back to take a close look at the 6" 28-2 at that LGS. Mechanics were good, about 90% finish with honest wear, N100XXX serial number indicates 1973 production. I offered $800 OTD. He did some checking of his paperwork, but didn't bite. IDK, the gun just didn't speak to me. Don't really need it as I have a 6" pre-27, along with several other 6" .357s. Decided to pass.
The gun is at Classic Arms in Memphis if anybody is interested.
The gun is at Classic Arms in Memphis if anybody is interested.
Buy it !!
If it's a nice as it sounds, I'd be all over it immediately !
A friend of mine has a virgin / never shot 28-2 {4 "} with original box, papers, etc. and he's a little high on his asking price, but I may have to grit my teeth, and buy it . Just too nice a gun to pass up .
If it's a nice as it sounds, I'd be all over it immediately !
A friend of mine has a virgin / never shot 28-2 {4 "} with original box, papers, etc. and he's a little high on his asking price, but I may have to grit my teeth, and buy it . Just too nice a gun to pass up .
I sold a 4" 28-2 on this site a while back. The whole package, box, tools, paper and literature that came with it.
In my opinion it had not been fired since it left the factory, I ask $1000.00 plus shipping.
The buyer was very pleased with it, as was I.
In my opinion it had not been fired since it left the factory, I ask $1000.00 plus shipping.
The buyer was very pleased with it, as was I.
Buy It !
If you haven't already bought it, run! Do Not Walk ! And buy it!
I was fortunate at a local gun show and found my 6" 28-2 1-1/2 years or so ago for the "steal" of a price at $800 with no box or accessories. Around here they go for at the very least $900 for a mediocre shooter grade.
If you haven't already bought it, run! Do Not Walk ! And buy it!
I was fortunate at a local gun show and found my 6" 28-2 1-1/2 years or so ago for the "steal" of a price at $800 with no box or accessories. Around here they go for at the very least $900 for a mediocre shooter grade.
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hemiram
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A place not too far from me had a sad looking one for $900. A friend has the "28-2 fever" now and was tempted, but passed.
Lots of abrasions on it, weird grips, and no box, etc. $700-750 would be ok these days.
Lots of abrasions on it, weird grips, and no box, etc. $700-750 would be ok these days.
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