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Posted: 10/6/2024 7:34:07 PM EST
Today I purchased from a friend a LNIB S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 magnum. 4" barrel, original box with Owner's Manual, Warranty Card, Screwdriver & Cleaning Rod. Serial number puts it around 1968/69. No marks on revolver or magna grips. I'm sure it was shot in it's lifetime, but obviously never carried. It needs a good bath, then I'll bury in back in safe. I owned a 6" Model 28 42 years ago that I foolish sold. I was lucky to have this one drop in my lap.
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Posted: 10/6/2024 7:40:32 PM EST
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Very nice!
A 28-2 is on my short list. LGS had a very clean example when I was picking up my S&W 25-5. When I went back a week later it was gone. Shop owner said it didn't last till the end of its 1st day in the case. Congratulations! |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2024 7:50:14 PM EST
[#2]
Beautiful!! One of my favorite S&W revolvers.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2024 7:59:51 PM EST
[#3]
Be hard to upgrade that pkg!
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Posted: 10/6/2024 8:37:10 PM EST
[#4]
Very nice.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2024 8:40:05 PM EST
[#5]
That's a nice one. I have a similar one in the same shape. Mine came with some weird Italian target shooting grips. Replaced with faux ivory until I can find some like yours. I haven't even shot it yet.
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Posted: 10/6/2024 8:40:26 PM EST
[#6]
Man, I would shoot the hell out of that. Beautiful.
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Posted: 10/6/2024 8:42:04 PM EST
[#7]
These are suck great guns! I have a 3" 27 and I'd love to have a clean 28...
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Posted: 10/6/2024 9:37:47 PM EST
[Last Edit: texashark]
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Posted: 10/6/2024 9:44:24 PM EST
[#9]
Awesome revolver!
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Posted: 10/6/2024 11:12:19 PM EST
[#10]
Well done! My first revolver, but a 6”. Bought in new in 1975. I still have it.
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Posted: 10/7/2024 7:53:19 AM EST
[#11]
I would shoot and carry the shit out of that.
Locking that in a safe should be a crime. |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 7:53:43 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I would shoot and carry the shit out of that. Locking that in a safe should be a crime. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/7/2024 8:55:26 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I would shoot and carry the shit out of that. Locking that in a safe should be a crime. Agreed. Same with old muscle cars- my wife ( total Motörhead) thinks it is a crime when they auction off some old car with only a few thousand miles on it. If it were some rare variation or had some historical significance may er safe queen it, but I certainly would not in this case |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 9:26:21 AM EST
[#14]
Sweet! Love finding old guns in that condition. I got mine like that but just the gun, no box. It was nicknamed “the sock drawer gun” as it looks like someone bought in the seventies, fired a cylinder’s worth through it, cleaned it and put it in the sock drawer for the rest of its life.
I finally had to concede the N frame doesn’t fit my hands though. I can muddle with it and get by but the 586 and 686 L frames are better as are my favorite k frames. Mine is a safe queen until I find a minty model 15 or 66 to trade it for. I have two 19s now so I lean toward the model 15 or even a perfect 18. The old Smiths were made beautifully. They have a soul unlike the latest guns in my humble opinion. |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 11:24:11 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I would shoot and carry the shit out of that. Locking that in a safe should be a crime. Then have me arrested if it's a crime.  I have a 4" S&W Model 686 + that I'll carry if need be.
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Posted: 10/7/2024 4:28:54 PM EST
[#16]
Thanks for sharing. I think back to when ole Skeeter Skelton was proponent using Model 28s to make psuedo Model 24's. J&G when out in Montana was the source for barrels and cylinders!
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AL, USA
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Posted: 10/8/2024 9:50:15 AM EST
[#17]
Beautiful revolver OP! I've been wanting a 4" model 28 myself.
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Posted: 10/8/2024 9:58:29 AM EST
[#18]
I like the 4'' ones way, WAY more then the 6'' ones but if a nice one comes along cheap then ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
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Posted: 10/8/2024 1:03:39 PM EST
[#19]
A couple better pictures after a good cleaning. Almost LNIB. Very pleased...
 
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Posted: 10/8/2024 1:55:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fxntime: I like the 4'' ones way, WAY more then the 6'' ones but if a nice one comes along cheap then ya gotta do what ya gotta do. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32224/IMG_2349__1__JPG-3343779.JPG Ha! the $300 6” model 19 and the $280 6” 586 can attest to that. At least the guy wanting $300 for the Royal Blue Python had a 4”. I gave him $400 as that’s all I had and telling him what it was truly worth (2x more) at the time. |
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Posted: 10/9/2024 6:31:17 PM EST
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Posted: 10/9/2024 7:49:22 PM EST
[#22]
 Mine. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2024 9:43:55 PM EST
[Last Edit: wmagrush]
[#23]
 Not in the photo is the plastic holster bag, wax paper wrap and the original receipt, which is in the box. The skimpy walnut grips were originally on gun when new. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2024 10:06:40 PM EST
[#24]
Nice. I have one that is marked “NYSP.”
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USA
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Posted: 10/12/2024 8:51:42 AM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: A couple better pictures after a good cleaning. Almost LNIB. Very pleased... https://i.imgur.com/UULvwbyh.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/DUJmFOMh.jpg That is awesome right there! Congrats. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 7:05:47 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: A couple better pictures after a good cleaning. Almost LNIB. Very pleased... https://i.imgur.com/UULvwbyh.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/DUJmFOMh.jpg Very nice! |
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WY, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:41:03 PM EST
[Last Edit: Weste]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR-180: Nice. I have one that is marked “NYSP.” Me too! |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 9:57:49 PM EST
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Originally Posted By wagsfn: Today I purchased from a friend a LNIB S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 magnum. 4" barrel, original box with Owner's Manual, Warranty Card, Screwdriver & Cleaning Rod. Serial number puts it around 1968/69. No marks on revolver or magna grips. I'm sure it was shot in it's lifetime, but obviously never carried. It needs a good bath, then I'll bury in back in safe. I owned a 6" Model 28 42 years ago that I foolish sold. I was lucky to have this one drop in my lap. https://i.imgur.com/YplaPDc.jpg Nice ! I picked this one up today at my local gun shop…  
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Posted: 10/15/2024 6:24:19 PM EST
[Last Edit: wagsfn]
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bullet-cooker: Nice ! I picked this one up today at my local gun shop… https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54068135493_d2e0871f8a_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54068135518_0fa21a1520_k.jpg Absolutely fantastic find! Looks like the one I had 42 years ago that I foolishly sold. I like the diamond grips. Congratulations. |
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Posted: 10/15/2024 8:32:04 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: Absolutely fantastic find! Looks like the one I had 42 years ago that I foolishly sold. I like the diamond grips. Congratulations. Thanks! The best part $$$ , I told them “I’ll take it “ before it was out of the glass case and in my hands…  |
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Posted: 10/16/2024 6:29:52 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bullet-cooker: Thanks! The best part $$$ , I told them “I’ll take it “ before it was out of the glass case and in my hands… https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54070676875_5fdc54a4ba_k.jpg At $450 you did extremely well. Amazing how deals are still out there and how they fall into our laps. |
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Posted: 10/16/2024 7:23:31 AM EST
[#32]
Great score OP. I have a 28-2 in 4.0" and 6.0". Very stout frame for power loads.
 
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Posted: 10/16/2024 9:12:31 AM EST
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I bought a 28-2 about 10 months ago , decent shape , pined and recessed with a bit of holster wear.
Mine checked out to be in decent shape didn't have any of the original accessories and was wearing some Houge grips. Good news is I like shooting revolvers with the Houges but I would have liked the original grips. What do folks do with all the stuff the guns come with? In my neck of the woods 90+% of the used revolvers come without a single extra thing. As it turned out my gun was somehow messed up and in a box of 50 the fireing pin was hitting out of center on 30 rounds with 15 or so failing to fire. My shop sells lots of consignment guns , don't know if it was consignment or shop owned. Shop owner sent it back to S&W and it works perfect now. I would think somebody at least had to pay shipping (shop owner?) but it didn't cost me a penny. This is why you deal with the local good guy shop! Did all the usual test stuff and it appeared the cylinder was locking up correctly , not sure what was wrong and what was fixed but I came out fine on the whole deal. I shudder to think how big of a pissing match it would have turned into if My gun had been a Gunbroker deal. |
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Posted: 10/16/2024 10:23:18 AM EST
[Last Edit: SteelonSteel]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: At $450 you did extremely well. Amazing how deals are still out there and how they fall into our laps. Agreed, around here it’d be about twice that price. I wouldn’t take less than $800 for mine as it’s in near perfect condition. |
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Posted: 10/16/2024 11:26:34 AM EST
[#35]
Beautiful pistol op!
 I picked up a NIB 28-2 4" about 2.5 years ago.   Figured a classy pistol needed classy leather.  New grips, really like how it turned out.  
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Posted: 10/16/2024 1:07:30 PM EST
[Last Edit: patw]
[#36]
Congrats. Between the barrel design and the underlug, there is just something iconic about the 28 models.
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Posted: 10/16/2024 1:10:14 PM EST
[#37]
Wow! That’s very, very nice.
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Posted: 10/16/2024 2:18:06 PM EST
[#38]
Nice revolvers everyone!
 I'm a bit jealous as I have never found a model 28 for sale in my area.  |
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Posted: 10/16/2024 10:51:36 PM EST
[#39]
My 28 (no dash):
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Posted: 10/17/2024 9:16:34 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SmokeEater2: Nice revolvers everyone! I'm a bit jealous as I have never found a model 28 for sale in my area. When you least expect it one will be available. Especially if you're not looking for one. Hopefully you won't have to wait 42 years like I did. 
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Posted: 10/17/2024 9:49:12 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: When you least expect it one will be available. Especially if you're not looking for one. Hopefully you won't have to wait 42 years like I did. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wagsfn: Originally Posted By SmokeEater2: Nice revolvers everyone! I'm a bit jealous as I have never found a model 28 for sale in my area. When you least expect it one will be available. Especially if you're not looking for one. Hopefully you won't have to wait 42 years like I did. This is the truth. I was browsing Gunbroker 2 weeks ago and a 4" popped up and I got it for under $500. Has some slight holster wear like a few in this thread and no other blemishes. I don't have original grips for it, yet and it didn't come with a box but I have a nice shooter that I can carry and use without worrying about. |
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