Found me a beat up old 28-2 Highway Patrolman today

[Opie]

This thing has had better days, from my discussion with the previous owner I think it may have had at least 6 rounds fired through it. If you look really hard you can start to see a cylinder line forming as well.

I guess I can shoot and see what happens. I dunno if these old pinned and recessed guns are still accurate or not...... At least it came with the original box, paperwork, and cleaning kit if nothing else! The original style magna grips were in the box as well. I think I will leave these ugly target grips on here until I can find some Hogue rubber grips to give it some modern class.

If I send it back to S&W does any one know how much it would cost to have a lock installed??????

 

[Hopper]

Whoa, you have GOT to be kidding me. Has that thing even been breathed on yet? Wow, nice find!

 

[sloughfoot]

I have a Dremel. I would be glad to install the lock for you.

I could even grind out the forcing cone to make it more betterer.

 

[shortbusbob]

Sweet 28 you found . Congratulations ! I've got a four incher that I love . Take care of that old girl .

 

[davedolli]

Love those pinned and recessed S&Ws. Looks great!

Dave

 

[88E30M50]

Wow, nice find!

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Oh you lucky dog.

 

[Snapdragon]

Love it. I got a 28 a few months ago, but mine is not as pristine as that.

 

[dyerwatcher]

What a great find. Very nice

 

[Birds Away]

Funny guy.

 

[snorko]

I'm not sure if that is even safe to shoot. I'll be glad to take care of it for you.

 

[throttletony]

I have a Dremel. I would be glad to install the lock for you.

I could even grind out the forcing cone to make it more betterer.

I have some rough honing stones that might help out also (purple as needed)

 

[throttletony]

Also... with the wear and tear on that gun, you should probably just duracoat it to a cool burnt bronze

 

[Sniper 79]

Those had crappy triggers. I think you need to take it apart and file it some to make it shoot faster and smoother. With you on the Hogue grip idea too. That may even give it a new tactical look. Would be nice to knock some of that gloss off of it and go with some flat black Krylon.

I guess you can make it work for you. Stick it on the floor board of your truck or in your Jon boat or something.

All kidding aside nice find. Seems like they are getting harder to find especially in that kind of condition. My father in-law has the same gun. He unfortunately doesn't believe in cleaning and maintaining anything. Despite his neglect his is still pretty nice and probably has not been shot much. May end up with it some day.

 

[357 Terms]

Only six rounds?

No night sights?

Thats not "blue"

I will take it off your hands for the price of a brand spankin new Glock

 

[calcot7]

When you cut the barrel down to two inches be sure to put a fiber optic shotgun sight on it.

 

[SS 396]

Wow i would bury something that ugly in the backyard. Just kidding beautiful Smith you got there,nothing beats the old Smith blueing and the target grips great find.

 

[Opie]

I will probably shoot it once, clean it, and store it away. I knew it was a keeper as soon as I saw it, but all joking aside it's not my cup of tea and will live the rest of its life in the safe as an investment.

 

[Drail]

Gonna lock it in the safe huh? That's a mortal sin. I have a safe full of old S&W revolvers and every one of them gets shot. A lot. For many years. They will never make handguns that fine again.

 

[Win52C]

Nice find. I'm a Fanatic...if you ever want it to meet its twin 6" ..or not quite as gifted 4" twin or the flashy cousins from the big city 27's. Lmk lol