S&W Model 28 in stainless

[diamonback68]

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.

Here you go. The 54 from 1972 was one S serial number S2875XX and the other 53 were from N28400 and N59622 in the five digit range.

The 25 FHPs form 1959 were in the S1890XX and S1926XX rage. All no dash and 4 screw guns obviously.

Right, they never made any in six inch.

Hope that helps.

 

[stevtett]

salesman's samples

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.

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Some rare variations include approximately five brushed-nickel salesman's samples and 25 nickeled guns with 5-inch barrels for the Florida Highway Patrol. (According to the classic book, "History of Smith & Wesson," by Roy Jinks, ")

 

[twodog max]

Nice find regardless of whether it is factory or not. N frame 357's are great shooters

 

[Derosa]

This find poses a few interesting questions, my friends. I am curious if there is anyone here on the forum that has complied a list a vendors that have done chrome/nickle/coating types of plating or surface work? I reside in the DFW area and have seriously considered having a 28 done by Armalloy in Ft. Worth, TX. But, this opens new avenues of thoughts for me. If this has been discussued and posted, please advise. Thanks to all.

 

[Old Corp]

If S&W ever had a serious hole in their lineup, it would have been what I would have considered near perfection - the 'Model 628'.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

It does not get any more rare than non-existent! I have a soft spot for Model 28s and have not heard of such, but I might allow for the possibility of stainless Model 28's, bigfoot, and OJ Simpson finding the real murderer. Would not stop me from buying it to shoot regardless of resale value.

 

[jtcarm]

This is the Model 28-2 which I mistook as stainless - hopefully. one can get enough information from the picture. Thanks again to all for the feedback.



I'd still like to be able to definitely identify what it is and how it came to be.

That looks for all the world like a 624.