Question of value for 28-2 rechambered for 44 spc

[nipster]

Found an odd model 28-2 which has been rechambered for 44 spc. Has a factory 44 spc barrel and new cylinder. Barrel is pinned, but cylinder not recessed.

Gun is in good shape, but the barrel and cylinder show obviously less wear than the frame.

Is this worth pursuing?? I am really not interested in the 44 spc round as a shooter, I am curious to know it's worth, because they had a fairly low price on it. Action was good and lockup was tight.

 

[Frank46]

The 44 special cartridge has a large following. I have three revolvers in that cartridge and they are fun to shoot. If the price is low as you stated then grab it and never look back. Frank

 

[nipster]

Isnt ammo relatively hard to get and pricy?

 

[lebomm]

I have six .44 Specials, including a rechambered M28. It's the full equal of my M624, which is to say it's a very fine .44. If the price on that one is any kind of reasonable, it'll make a swell shooter, and give you some terrific experience as a handloader. I say buy it.

Larry

 

[PattonTime]

28-2 44 Special

This has been a fairly common conversion over the years, 28-2's were quite
plentiful and while you could still get spare parts from Smith or Brownell's
it was not super expensive.
Check out the blue book value of a pre Model 24 or an actual pinned 44 Special. You will see why conversion was sort of popular for a gun to shoot.
They actually never made a 44 Special that was recessed to my knowledge
that was always reserved for Magnums.
The story I heard was that when Smith re-released Model 24-3 in 1980's
they had committed to only make 5000 total of all barrel lengths.
That is why they quickly came out with 624's after Model 24-3 sold out.
I would sure buy it if price is reasonable, but then I reload and that sure matters in this case.

 

[vipermd]

I really believe YOU should avoid it at any COST!! But I would appreciate if you could PM it's location, price, etc!! Back to reality-> It sounds like the gun is in good condition, excellent caliber, great price. Enjoy!!!!!

 

[captainjohnsofd]

Sold one of these at the LGS I work at not too long ago. The finish of the cylinder, barrel and frame don't match but the gun was nice and tight. I think it went for around $500 if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[murphydog]

It's obviously not going to be a collector's gun, but if it functions well it should make a great shooter, especially since it has a factory .44 barrel and cylinder - more of a "conversion" rather than a rechambering.

 

[Dave T]

It's a shooter so if you don't like 44 Specials, don't buy it. However, that being the case please let those of us here in the Forum who do like/love the 44 Special know where this gun is so it can be kept in the family. (smile)

Dave

 

[ladder13]

For the right price, I would scoop it up.