Smith $ Wesson model 28

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Here's my model 28-2 4" I have a 6" 1958-9 also that I have had since I started shooting revolvers in the early 1980s. This one still looks factory new.

This 4" model 28 is a 1974-5
 

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I bought a 6" P&R 28-2 dating from 1967 in 99%+ condition last year, shown here with a Colt OMM (same year) bought at the same time. It was a multi-gun package deal so I got a really good price. Great guns, both of them. The Model 28 came with the Herrett Shooting Star stocks, which are extremely comfortable.

My favorite N-frame (I have four of them currently) is a 3" 24-3 (.44 special), followed closely by my 629-4 Classic DX.

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It sure would have been nice if some fool had been willing to give me $800 for either of the two 6" M 28s I sold in the past year.....

The one in pristine shape went for $650, and the other for $500....

You got a really good gun, but paid through the nose for it....IMHO;)
 
I also like the M28. I have two, one 4 inch and one 6 inch. The 4 inch model is an early one and it had so much cosmetic damage when I got it. Giant scratches and gouges. I sent it off to S&W and then on to APW. I couldn't believe how nice it was when it came back.

Just consider this the stainless version....

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Everyone who buys guns on a regular basis has I'm sure a story about paying a little too much for something that caught their eye. That's the advantage the LGS has on you... without ready resources to ascertain the true market, anyone can get unduly influenced by a smart salesperson. People laugh when I carry the Blue Book around at shows, but at least it's something objective to hopefully keep you from getting taken too badly. I also use my phone to tap the Colt serial number lookup, etc.

By the way, a 98% Model 28 lists for $400 in the 1913 BB, but IMHO that is way too low. I wouldn't consider anything less than $600 for mine, were I inclined to sell. In any case, even a $200 mistake isn't catastrophic. The market will catch up.
 
Gary, I love the revolver you bought. I do think you took 44 AMP's comment quite a bit too personally. He did chuck in a 'smiley' which means that he's saying it light-heartedly and without bad intent.

More to the point, I am firmly in the camp that you paid on the very high side for this one. Now I don't know the market or circles you travel in, but I know my market pretty well for exactly this revolver and $800 is getting me Model 27 kind of action.

Not that this matters -- you got the revolver you wanted and you got a fantastic one at that.

Mine is a 6-inch and I love it, but it's not nearly nice as yours.
 
"Everyone who buys guns on a regular basis has I'm sure a story about paying a little too much for something that caught their eye."

Tell me about it.

I paid between $900 and $1,000 for an absolutely gorgeous Model 25-5 4" in .45 Long Colt.

I was willing to pay that much, even though it was decidedly overpriced, because 4" 25s chambered for that cartridge are pretty uncommon.

I'd been looking for one for over 10 years, and I was NOT going to let it get away.
 
I went to the shop to start the background check and the waiting period and I found out its fitted with custom Rosewood grips. Its that good?

Gary
 
Congratulations on the 28 Gary. It's a fine gun and should serve you well. More than once I've bought what some considered to be "overpriced" guns but I got what I wanted and the price seemed OK to me. I've always considered the term "overpriced" to be subjective. What one person thinks is to much to pay for something might be another persons perfect deal. I think you did good.
 
Congratulations on the 28 Gary. It's a fine gun and should serve you well. More than once I've bought what some considered to be "overpriced" guns but I got what I wanted and the price seemed OK to me. I've always considered the term "overpriced" to be subjective. What one person thinks is to much to pay for something might be another persons perfect deal. I think you did good.
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Thanks I'd always heard about the model 27/28 but never thought I'd see one

Gary
 
I think most gun owners have 1 or more in the collection they paid more than they should have. I know I do, and more than 1. The OP bought a 28 at 27 price. Last 28 I bought was $650 with a pair of nice coke bottles.
 
Still have my issue, 1972, still as tight as the first day. Some saddle wear....gives them character. Up graded to M19's in 76....still have that un too.
Dan
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