Photo's of the new S&W 28-2
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Photo's of the new S&W 28-2
Here's the 28 I picked up this last week end. I'm not sure that the box is original to the gun. Serial number was re-written and the model number had a sticker over it with N frame wrote on it.
Here's the revolver with the box contents.
And here is what I seen when I turned it over to check out the other side. A little rust on the cylinder but I still think its a great gun.
Here's the revolver with the box contents.
And here is what I seen when I turned it over to check out the other side. A little rust on the cylinder but I still think its a great gun.
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Hmm, not bad. Try a real copper penny in good condition so the edges are sharp, and some Hoppes No 9 or oil on it beforehand, Scrape the rust with the corner of the penny. Sometimes it works and doesnt hurt the blueing, other than the rust itself may have.
I think I've gotton more rust than that on one camping trip a time or two, looks like you got a good deal and a great gun.
I think I've gotton more rust than that on one camping trip a time or two, looks like you got a good deal and a great gun.
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The penny trick works. But, don't use a new one. They are just copper washed. Find an old solid one. You don't want to be to aggressive.
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When you said "rust", I expected to see something dramatic. That ain't nothing that a bit of 4-0 steel wool and Hoppe's #9 (or Kroil) won't take off. Degease and add a bit of Brownells paste cold blue and you will never notice the spot was ever there.
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WOW...very nice...wow... :)
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Looks like you got a great deal. I bought one new many years ago and it was a real shooter. I could hit a 8" dia target at 100 yards at will. Tuff guns that serve well. I sold mine to a friend for 250. in a moment of weakness. I think of picking up another to convert to 38-40.
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Danged nice.
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What Sixgun said. A bronze brush works too. Just go lightly!
I had several of those at one time. Sold them off when they started appreciating. I would
love to have another 4" barrel like that!!
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I had several of those at one time. Sold them off when they started appreciating. I would
love to have another 4" barrel like that!!
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Nice-- i rarely see an n frame with magna style stocks, --- looks good
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I just converted mine to 41 magnum.
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That brings back memories. Just before my friend handed his in on the dumb UK handgun ban I took it rabbit shooting for a giggle. Great fun. He got one atabout 80yds I recall!
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Elmo: please check your PM's., re. conversion to .41 Magnum. Thanks.
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I once met a retired Texas DPS (Highway Patrol) man. He was in his 70s and this was 10 years back. I was working at a gunshop. Old shop open since 1942, and quite possibly where he originally bought the gun.
He brought it in for cleaning. Opens up the case. Original first year production Model 28, still in pristine shape. It was his duty gun for 20 years. Had some honest wear, but not abused.
Every guy in the shop came over and fondled/drooled/appreciated it. Old guy got a big old smile, because he knew he had a winner.
Heavy gun, being an N-frame .357, but apparently a great shooter. I was always partial to the N-frame .357s.
He brought it in for cleaning. Opens up the case. Original first year production Model 28, still in pristine shape. It was his duty gun for 20 years. Had some honest wear, but not abused.
Every guy in the shop came over and fondled/drooled/appreciated it. Old guy got a big old smile, because he knew he had a winner.
Heavy gun, being an N-frame .357, but apparently a great shooter. I was always partial to the N-frame .357s.
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I have one of those 28's they traded in when they went to semi auto's.
And an intersting story about Texas DPS & me ( in my younger days )
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But, how does it shoot? Isn't that what made S&Ws famous. My $.02, too many collectors today.
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Mine shoots great!
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Those 4" N frames have to the best and meanest looking revolver out there. I always regretted never buying one. Hope you get lots of shooting with it.
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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I plan on letting everyone know how it shoots sometime in the next week. The six 38's that I already shot were mighty darn accurate. I didn't get this for the safe so if it don't shoot it won't stay.
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That said, just so you know, box is too long to be original. Not trying to be A SMART BUTT. Still you snagged a darn fine looking old S&W.hondo1892 wrote:I plan on letting everyone know how it shoots sometime in the next week. The six 38's that I already shot were mighty darn accurate. I didn't get this for the safe so if it don't shoot it won't stay.
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Congrats - beautiful revolver, and thanks for showing it
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My first ever handgun was a 4" model 28. Purchased new right after my 21st birthday almost 42yrs ago. Long since gone in a unremembered trade, I'd love to find a replacement. Good find!
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In 1964 I traded a Houston police officer out of his Model 28. I have not been without one or more since that time. I have had as many as 4 at one time, but I am down to just 2 now, a 4" and a 6". Great handguns.
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Gotts ask which barrel lentgh do you prefer? I have 4" and 6" Security Sixes, i am hard pressed to choose one over the other.Charles wrote:In 1964 I traded a Houston police officer out of his Model 28. I have not been without one or more since that time. I have had as many as 4 at one time, but I am down to just 2 now, a 4" and a 6". Great handguns.
Nath, what was your farthest shot with it?
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congratulations! Looks like a great old gun.
I have had excellent luck using Kroil / AeroKroil oil along with an old copper penny and nylon brush to remove rust freckles without hurting the bluing.
I have had excellent luck using Kroil / AeroKroil oil along with an old copper penny and nylon brush to remove rust freckles without hurting the bluing.