What’s up with the cost of 28’s lately

[DEF3]

Some of these things are getting pretty close to the cost of a 27.

 

[Breakaway500]

Rising tide lifts all ships..

 

[alwslate]

Some of these things are getting pretty close to the cost of a 27.

The 28 is a model 27 with a matt finish with a reduced price for those that want to use their guns rather than make safe queens out of them. One of the smartest marketing decisions that S&W has ever made.

 

[gmborkovic]

Old saying "they dont make them like that anymore."

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The 27's bargain brother is still an adjustable sighted N-Frame 357 with a less flashy finish and they shoot just as well.

I've had my 28-2 since about 1980. No box or goodies, Pachmayer rubber grips, and Mag-na-ported; but it cost me only $189.00 OTD. It shoots a 180 grain 357 rifle developed load, about the same as 146 WC target ammo in a model 10! It is/was my first S&W revolver, and to be honest, it will most likely be the last to be removed before they ignite my burial pyre!

Ivan

 

[oldman10mm]

I'd rather have a 28 over a 27 all the time. The 28s' are still available at nice price, just gotta watch for them. Passing up on a nice 28 will cause regret later. I like both the 4" and 6".

 

[DEF3]

Ya, I have one of each. Was curious and started looking for a 6” to go with my 4” 28. You know, gotta get one of each. Then I can move onto another model and fixate on that. It’s bad friends! It’s almost like you can’t ask for help cuz the Doc will lock ya up. Lol!!

 

[stansdds]

The days of picking up used Model 28's for $400 are in the rear view mirror. There is a finite number of Model 28's available and a growing demand for them. This means prices on Model 28's, although they will always be less than comparable Model 27's, has risen and will continue to rise.

 

[tlawler]

The 27's bargain brother is still an adjustable sighted N-Frame 357 with a less flashy finish and they shoot just as well.

Ivan

Way cooler name too!

Here’s my S263xxx 28-2 that shipped in May 1963. I picked it up about a year and a half ago for $750. I had another 28-2, N-prefix from the ‘70s that was in a little worse shape and I sold it at the Lakeland show a year ago for $700. I think I paid $600 for that one back in 2020.

 

[Grayfox]

The 28 was made to be a no frills working gun. And most of them were used as such. Well worn ones are still fairly inexpensive when you can find one. But the really nice ones are getting hard to find and are priced appropriately.

 

[lppd4]

The only problem with a 28 is they don’t make them with a 5” barrel. My opinion only I’m sure others will disagree.

 

[DEF3]

It’s one of the “classics “ I kinda hope they never bring back. Let that old 28 stand as is.

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

I gave 500 for mine around 5 years ago. It’s great shooter.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

1. Production ended in 1986
2. People discovered them, limited supply, bid prices up.
3. Paid $140 for my 6" in 1981, Magna grips, not box or papers, near mint.
4. Bought it because i couldn't find a 4" and seen few since.

 

[sodacan]

Here's a first year production Highway Patrolman. They are terrific revolvers. The current prices for the later production 28's are intriguing.

 

[collectordude]

The 27s show scratches way more than the the 28’s.

 

[rbmac52]

As the number of people who want a Model 28 grows larger and larger every day, the number of Model 28s out there is finite. With more people looking to buy a Model 28, sellers can ask whatever they want, and a lot of buyers are willing to pay to get one. The prices will never go down, only going up from here on out.

 

[schutz5]

Cycles of buyer trends. I recall around 6-7 years ago,that there was an M 28 craze that drove up prices. Then it cooled,,

Great revolver! I will not sell mine!

 

[Narragansett]

My first revolver was a 28 6". I got it in 1968 for 102.00. I had 7, gave 1 to #2 son, and sold 2 @6". I currently have 2@ 4" and 2@6", all 1960's S series in great shape. They are keepers.

 

[alwslate]

My first S&W revolver was a 6" S prefix 28-2 bought way back in the fall of 1966. I still have it. Wanted a 4" but couldn't find one. Now all these years later I have added three 4" 28-2s, one an S prefix from 1967 I think, to the 6" and have to fight the urge to add another one.