Right now, I've got one of each barrel length. The 4" gun shipped in September 1963, 3 months after I shipped. The 6" gun shipped in May 1964.
The Highway Patrolman...Getting Cooler All the Time
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BigBill
Absent Comrade
I like the full on industrial dull bluing on the m28. She has that ready to serve and protect look that jumps at you. She might not look Purdy like her m27 cousin but both will get the job done. Do you think the m28 HP is becoming more popular over the m27? From what I seen price wise the m27 was worth $100 more over the m28 3 or 4 years ago.
I like the plain Jane all business look of the m28. But then again I like my women plain too. No fancy makeup no surprises in the morning. What we see is what we get with the m28.
I like the plain Jane all business look of the m28. But then again I like my women plain too. No fancy makeup no surprises in the morning. What we see is what we get with the m28.
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Model 28-2, N925, May 1970.
Bill
Bill
Highway Patrolman #S114081 shipped 7/20/54 to Union Hardware Co., Los Angeles.
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Old Corp
Member
Think what appeals to me about the 28's is that they represent an 'econo' working man's gun, made long before anyone thought of using poly-plastic for that market.
scooter123
Member
One thing I've noticed is the asking price for an HP has gone up by a bunch over the past 2 years. Yesterday I saw one at a local gun show with an asking price of 1000.00 dollars. I'll grant that there wasn't any visible wear to the finish and almost no turn line, so it's likely only been factory fired. However it was also quite dirty, looked like it had been sitting on a closet shelf in the home of a cigarette smoker since it was purchased. About 2-3 years ago a local gun shop had one in similar condition that they sold for 400 dollars.
Nice guns, of course, but as most acknowledge that thoughts exist of the "working man's gun", the "plain Jane", the "econo version", the "industrial" look...I just don't see how they can ever go to the heights of the 27 investment-wise.
I like my 27s as shiny as they can be, so can't really get myself to spend on a 28. But that's just me.....
The above guns do look in great condition!
I like my 27s as shiny as they can be, so can't really get myself to spend on a 28. But that's just me.....
The above guns do look in great condition!
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Don't underestimate the power of this Forum in exposing folks to the HP - and therefore, driving up prices. I believe that this thread (http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...lman-thread-including-n-frame-ser-ranges.html) is the most viewed (386K) and replied to (almost 1,900) thread on the Forum and it is almost always on the "front page" of the 1961 to 1980 section of the Forum...
Don't underestimate the power of this Forum in exposing folks to the HP - and therefore, driving up prices. I believe that this thread (http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...lman-thread-including-n-frame-ser-ranges.html) is the most viewed (386K) and replied to (almost 1,900) thread on the Forum and it is almost always on the "front page" of the 1961 to 1980 section of the Forum...
Richard,
I agree. I've been here almost a year now. Started off like most folks I figure..... I inherited this gun.....
Now I've got 10 S&W's.
I find myself being influenced by you "cool guys" and your VERY IMPRESSIVE collections. I have found a niche/time frame that I'm most interested in, but I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't "inspired" by other forum members. However, these Smiths do speak for themselves!
That being said...... I've said it on the forum before and I'll say it again, we are our own worst enemy. We run the prices up on ourselves.
Just my 2 cents....... Been here a year, so that's worth....1 cent?
Gotta go find me a model 28! Hahaha. You have great taste for sure!
Bob
I like those stocks and the bottom plate. Nice touch!
Since I took photos of a bunch of my HPs, I might as well share a few more - so here's my nicest condition one - a 4-screw Model marked 28:
Are you contemplating selling your collection? Your photos are certainly contributing to the aforementioned price inflation of this previously affordable model, causing us each a severe case of envy.
Stranglehold
Member
My first magnum handgun was a 6" Model 28, purchased new in early 1967. A year later, my dad asked me for advice on a house gun, and I recommended the 4" Model 28. I picked up the best of a number I could find at a gun store for him. I still have these two guns today. They have served well over the years. My dad's gun has not been shot by me since he passed - I like to think that the last time it was fired was when he and I went out on the desert near Phoenix to do some plinking. These are two firearms I'll never part with.
John
John
GF
Member
One of my Mod 28's has been a carried companion for many years.
I've been a 357 fan long enough to wear the "matte black" off & made it "semi finished"!
GF
I've been a 357 fan long enough to wear the "matte black" off & made it "semi finished"!
GF
keithherrington
Member
That's why when I had my Model 28 customized...
I had a matte blue finish put on it rather than a polished or even a brushed blue.
It is one of my favorite revolvers.
Keith
I had a matte blue finish put on it rather than a polished or even a brushed blue.
It is one of my favorite revolvers.
Keith
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Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I am utterly baffled by the guys saying "Except for the finish the 27 and 28 are the same." Well, um, excuse me but isn't the quality of the finish a big determining factor in value? Will a gun with 10% original finish sell for the same amount as one with 100%?
The 27 was much more refined, had a much better quality finish (even if you prefer the dull blue the high gloss finish is costlier and more deluxe), and came with a much wider range of options on sights and barrel lengths. Some of you seem to think all this equals nothing in determining value. Add this to the things I don't get around here.
The 27 was much more refined, had a much better quality finish (even if you prefer the dull blue the high gloss finish is costlier and more deluxe), and came with a much wider range of options on sights and barrel lengths. Some of you seem to think all this equals nothing in determining value. Add this to the things I don't get around here.
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