S&W model 28 4" nickel or SS
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I'd negotiate, always do, but would pay $825 in a heart beat for a factory re-nickel assuming it looks as good as I suspect it does and has the factory stamps showing it to be a factory job. Same people, same equipment, same quality as a new one leaving the factory. How many folks do you know with a factory nickeled 28-2 whether it was originally nickel or not? Good luck, and post pictures if you get it please.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
"...it look like a factory re-nickel."? I missed the pic of the letter or frame stampings.
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goldwinghg
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Model 28-2 Nickel
After alot of research. The model 28-2 started life,as a blued finish. At some point in its life. It was nickeled. It appears to have been done in the factory. Very detailed,and disassembled. No markings to say,it was done by the factory,but that has looked at it,seem to think it was. Still working with the owner to agree to a fare price.
After alot of research. The model 28-2 started life,as a blued finish. At some point in its life. It was nickeled. It appears to have been done in the factory. Very detailed,and disassembled. No markings to say,it was done by the factory,but that has looked at it,seem to think it was. Still working with the owner to agree to a fare price.
For many, many years, the factory refused to nickel plate M28s.
StrawHat
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S&W's Parts & Instruction Sheets state no change of finish is offered on the Model 28 and several other models. I doubt if S&W did the work.
Bill
Bill
larondo
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Ah, I like that line!
A particular manager used to tell me:
"You're selling too much car and not enough sizzle."
A particular manager used to tell me:
"You're selling too much car and not enough sizzle."
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goldwinghg
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Model 28-2
Not looking to buy the story. Just giving info on what was found doing the rsearch. If your not interested. Keep your comments to your self
Not looking to buy the story. Just giving info on what was found doing the rsearch. If your not interested. Keep your comments to your self
Now, that took a dark turn! 
Most factory refinishes on S&W revolvers will be noted by a stamping on the left side of the grip frame. Reblue was often marked "RS", re-nickle or changing the finish from blue to nickle would be marked "RN". Without these markings, a refinish by the factory or another shop cannot be verified. As others have said, you buy the gun, not a story.
StrawHat
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Wow!
You come here asking for information and when it does not agree with what you want to hear, you lash out?
Poor form.
Kevin
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goldwinghg
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Model 28-2
Sorry,I didn't mean for it to sound like I was lashing out. Sorry if I offended anybody.
Sorry,I didn't mean for it to sound like I was lashing out. Sorry if I offended anybody.
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goldwinghg
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Sorry if I came across that way. That was not my intent. Forgive me!
Okay. Good recovery. Now, let’s all shake hands.
Back to the original post.
I, for one, would like to see the subject Highway Patrolman if you do end up buying it.
-Bill
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goldwinghg
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Waiting to see if the owner is going to sale. I'm sure he's disappointed it's not a factory nickel,and not worth what he wanted. Trying to work a deal with him.
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Aside it being a gun that was rarely available in anything but matte blue, I would value it as a nicely aftermarket refinished revolver. Good luck in the negotiation.
