nbjim
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I've happened upon a stainless S&W Model 28 in a dealer's showcase. Is this a particularly unusual revolver?
S&W Model 28 in stainless
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NFrameFred
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No such animal. Has to be hard chromed.
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Some of the aftermarket finishes can greatly resemble stainless. They are just an exterior finish, which may or may not meet the need you have.
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captainjohnsofd
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I worked in a gun shop many years ago. We sent many guns for a plating called "S/S Chromaloy". This process was almost the color of stainless steel. Most customers were not able to tell the difference between the two. I suspect you have come across one of these guns. As far as I can research, no S/S Model 28's were ever produced. Nickel 28's were made for the Florida Highway Patrol years ago but no stainless.
Since the stainless revolvers started with a "6" and there is no "628" then there is no stainless model 28. +1 on what others have said about the aftermarket finish.
diamonback68
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nbjim don't buy it as real, only if you want it as a shooter and the price is really low.
NFrameFred
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This. For the right price a Metalife or other type hard chromed 28 would make an excellent shooter. Not collectible or more valuable, but the finish is very durable and for a general use gun for the woods and the range or the boat, hard to beat.
I wouldn't pay premium for one, but if in good condition it is certainly worth buying, especially in light of what prices on ragged out blued ones exhibit these days.
Model 28 -stainless or nickel question solved
Yes, it is nickel. The actual Model is 28-2. It's in near mint condition, perfect bore, crisp markings on barrel and frame and spotless cylinder, all of which leads one to believe that the finish has not been touched since leaving the factory.
The amazing part of this is the question as to how this revolver made it up to New Brunswick, Canada. I understand that the original owner is deceased and a relative brought it in towards a trade for a rifle. I purchased it this morning - reasonable price, for just a "shooter".
Thank you folks for taking the time to reply to my query.
Yes, it is nickel. The actual Model is 28-2. It's in near mint condition, perfect bore, crisp markings on barrel and frame and spotless cylinder, all of which leads one to believe that the finish has not been touched since leaving the factory.
The amazing part of this is the question as to how this revolver made it up to New Brunswick, Canada. I understand that the original owner is deceased and a relative brought it in towards a trade for a rifle. I purchased it this morning - reasonable price, for just a "shooter".
Thank you folks for taking the time to reply to my query.
It would be great to see some pics of this revolver. I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable members would agree that it might not be a bad idea to at least call S&W, provide the sn & see what they can tell you. If they can confirm it as a factory nickel finish 28 then a letter would be in order.
diamonback68
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There never were any "salesmans samples", it's a myth. This myth surfaces all the time.
Smith made 54 4" brushed nickel 28s in 1972 of which 11 have been found here on this forum. They also made 25 5" bright nickel 28s for the Florida HP in 1959. Most all of those found are in collections now. No other nickel 28s of any kind are known to exist except aftermarket refinished ones.
williamlayton
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If I could find a beater in good shape, at a GOOD price, I would consider buying it and having it hard chromed.
I like hard chrome over any finish for durability and protection.
I have two semi's with this finish.
I actually prefer the look of HC over stainless.
Blessings
I like hard chrome over any finish for durability and protection.
I have two semi's with this finish.
I actually prefer the look of HC over stainless.
Blessings
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Is that a 5" barrel?
Nah, after looking closer I see that it's a 6" tube.
Nah, after looking closer I see that it's a 6" tube.
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Is there a serial number range known for those 54 brushed nickle M28's? 1972 would make them M28-2's. This 6in could not maybe be one of them?
I have seen, held, shot several of the bright nickle M28's the FHP had...should have bought the nicest when they traded the ones that were left years back but, hey...who knew? I bought a Python instead.
