Bought a S&W 28-2 with a little local history

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I bought this last night, and it has a little bit local of history. It was carried the last two Chief Deputies of the Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office. I bought it from the current Chief Deputy, who bought it from his predecessor, who had bought it new.

It's 28-2 in 4" with a five digit N- prefix serial number, N743** . It's been carried a good amount, but not shot too much. It currently has a Wolff reduced power main spring and hammer return springs, but he gave me the original factory springs in case I want to reinstall them.

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I have one just like it, except I was able to score a pair of the Walnut factory target grips for it. My favorite .357 Magnum! And I have owned a few over the years:
6" Llama Commanche (don't ask, it was my first centerfire fire arm)
6" Stainless Security Six
4" blued Speed Six
4"Stainless Security Six Heavy barrel
6" Blue Colt Python
4" S&W 586
6" S&W 686
6" Stainless GP-100
4" Stainless GP-100
2" SP-101
I liked all of them, but the 4" N-frame Smith is my favorite. Still have the SP-101 for carrying. That N-Frame is a little on the heavy side, but fun to shoot.
I had an opportunity to pick up one up in mint condition a couple of years ago for $450. I kick myself for passing on it.
 
Get some paperwork now on those guns.

Get images of those deputy chiefs and keep them with the gun. It will enhance the value later.
 
Great story, and I agree with Gary. Never mind the cash value, (I don't think you will sell it) it will just make for more satisfaction to you and yours.

This is the kind of thing that makes a gun more than a gun. It is a piece of history.

Just curious, did the Chief Deputy get rid of it willingly, or was he forced to go to an auto? (i.e. grandfather clause expired) What does he carry now?
 
I totally agree with getting the letter from S&W and getting pictures of the previous owners. It's so seldom that the history of a gun or anything else can be tracked so completely. It would really put the cherry on top of the ice cream and make for a more satisfying ownership.
 
I too, say you should get the S&W letter & a signed statement from both Asst Chiefs.

I have a Model 10-5 that was the property of a Milwaukee LEO.
But I don't know any names or dates.
I got the story from the store where I bought it used.
(if the store can be believed)

I think the story behind the gun makes for great conversation &
I know I'd be willing to part with a bit more dough for a gun where
there was documentation of it's history (if you or your family ever decide to sell)
 
Beautiful gun! I'll inherit one like it someday. That's the reason I haven't gone out and bought one. Mine will be a first year model (1954, I believe.)

Law enforcement guns are cool. They remind you that you're one of the good guys!
 
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