Couple older Smiths at a local gunshop, got some questions

[SkaerE]

ok, i stopped in a shop ive never been to lookin for a used sp101...

found a 640 in 38 special? only. $250 great condition

also found a S&W highway patrolman, i'd say about 75-80% or so... holster wear it looks like, end of the barrel and cylinder. $260 i think.

prices seem fair?

the patrolman is an N frame correct? these are 6 round 357's? when did they quit makin a 640 in 38 special only? collector value for those?

 

[Phydeaux642]

I would pick the 640 up for sure (I've been keeping my eye out for one of those along with many other models). That $250 seems like a great deal to me. It would go for something like $350+ where I live.

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[Gordon]

The Hiway patrolman is way under priced and is rocketing in value

 

[Will5A1]

I'd buy both, I used to see M28 HP'srall the time in the condition you describe for $250, over the past two years its hard to find one for under $350. Be sure to check both out using Jim March's sticky, if they check out mechanically try to get a discount on an offer for both, but those are good prices as stated in my neck of the woods.

The Model 28 is an N frame, and I think the 640 was produced until 1996 in .38 Special.

 

[SkaerE]

hrrmmmm...

already have a 586 and a 686 in 357, is the N frame a step up from those in some way?

 

[SouthpawShootr]

I've got one of those 640s in .38. Looks so much more graceful than the .357s. They're practically identical but I like the 640 better. The full underlug is definitely a turn-off. I'd definitely get another.

already have a 586 and a 686 in 357, is the N frame a step up from those in some way?

Bigger. Most would say stronger. If you're into hair-raising reloads, this is the way to go, though it would be a shame to put a fine old S&W revolver through that. The original .357 magnums (which later became 27s) were N-frame. The 28 was sort of a bargain priced version. Little less polish, same quality.

 

[Gordon]

I think you might find that old P&R N frame to be smoother than your newer stainless stuff. And like I said they haven't made them for a long time and the value on P&R N frames is rocketing!

 

[SouthpawShootr]

I think you might find that old P&R N frame to be smoother than your newer stainless stuff.

I've been told that by a revolver smith that could work action wonders on blued S&W, but never seemed to be able to duplicate it with stainless. My father had a S&W 19 (which is now mine) that this guy performed his majic on. I liked it so much I had him do the same with with my S&W 66. It's close but not as good (I stil have both guns). This has never been explained to my satisfaction.

 

[Chrome]

Make him an offer of $475 for both. Personally, I'd gladly take either at that price if my budget allowed.

Later,
Chrome...

 

[Gator]

S&W highway patrolman, i'd say about 75-80% or so... holster wear it looks like, end of the barrel and cylinder. $260 i think.

How come it is still there?

 

[Gordon]

"This has never been explained to my satisfaction."
And it never well, just enjoy the experience!BTW this is especially noticeable on a blued versus stainless Python!

 

[Gator]

The best explanation I have heard was a rather complicated affair about the metallurgical differences between carbon and stainless steel; what I got out of it is that, basically, stainless steel is "stickier" than carbon steel.

 

[SWMAN]

Good prices on both Smith's. Buy both if you can. If you can only afford one get the 640.

 

[pete f]

get off your as---butt and get them both, N frame hiway patrolmens were matt finished working guns made for someone who put their life on the line, the insides of the guns are the best work the S&W shops ever put out in my opinion, yes even better than the triple locks and registered mags.

 

[Starter52]

I would buy that Model 28 in a New York minute and smile the rest of the day.

 

[tasco 74]

starter said it!!......................................................................