Model 28-2

[eddiejoe333]

I have been lucky enough to get two of these beauties! The four-inch has what look like proof marks, 3 different ones, and a fourth one on the barrel bulge. The six-inch has no proof marks at all. Do proof marks make a difference?

 

[WC145]

A difference in what?

 

[BigJimP]

barrel bulge...???

 

[eddiejoe333]

Sorry, a difference in value. And by barrel bulge, I meant the part of the barrel where the taper from large to small begins.

 

[Bob Wright]

Generally proof marks on American made revovlers indicate that it was made/sold for export. The marks do detract from the value unless some historical significance can be attributed to the purchase.

Bob Wright

 

[DaleA]

Thanks for the questions WC145 and BigJimP - I was wondering the same things.

How about some pictures eddieJoe333?

I've always had a soft spot for the S&W 28.

I remember when they were considered a real workhorse of a DA .357. Unfortunately they also remind me of a model 27 that I stupidly let get away.

 

[SaxonPig]

That's called the barrel shoulder. Bulge is another matter.

 

[eddiejoe333]

Thanks everyone! I've never seen proof marks on the guns I've bought in the past.

Shoulder...yeah, that's better than bulge, but since I look down when I type, bulge just came to mind.

Pics to follow.

 

[eddiejoe333]

Both together



6-inch



4-inch

I have the checkered grips for the 4-inch, but the Hogue feels better.

 

[Chaz88]

Cannot go wrong with a 28-2 or even several of them. The six inch is my favorite.

 

[DaleA]

Very nice revolvers.

I'd bet they will serve you well for a long, long time.

 

[eddiejoe333]

I prefer the 4-inch, but the six will not be ignored.

 

[31kilo]

I have a 28-2 that also has proof marks, the proof marks are acceptance stamps indicating sale in foreign country. My proofs are from Munich West Germany in 78. I don't see how they would lessen value, though...I

 

[Deaf Smith]

Now a question..

Where to get a new rear sight for a 28?

Mine is missing 1/2 of the blade and it's either a new rear sight or new blade (and whatever is needed to get it installed.)

Thanks,

Deaf

 

[SaxonPig]

Like $60 for a complete sight assembly from Brownells.

 

[eddiejoe333]

There's also a place in TX I've used for parts before. The blade itself is $25, whole sight $75

 

[Deaf Smith]

Sadly out of stock at Brownell. So is Numrich Arms.

Deaf

 

[eddiejoe333]

Lee's Gunparts Irving, TX
Www.leesgunparts.com

Good folks to deal with.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Thanks!

I'll drop by them!

Deaf

 

[Bart Noir]

That is the best looking N-Frame of any model, ever. I've wanted one for decades and finally decided I could never afford the 3.5 inch Model 27

So recently I bought a 4-inch 28-2 that is a twin to the one in the picture. (OK, actually only very twin-ish, since the interesting proof marks are not on mine.) Or will be, once I replace the rubber grips with something wooden.

I'm looking at the Eagle Classic grips. Anybody have those on N-Frames?

Bart Noir