S&W model 28-3

[usmcski]

What can anyone tell me about these? I have the oppertunity to get one in a trade. Whats one worth? The one in question was manufactured in 1972

 

[Husker1911]

In good condition, the value is bumping squarely onto $400.

 

[XavierBreath]

Nowadays anywhere between $250 and $400. It depends on location more than any other factor it seems.

I'm moving your thread to Revolvers.

 

[MarineTech]

The model 28s are excellent revolvers, and being built in 72 means you get a revolver before S&W started cheapening the production models to reduce costs. You get a pinned barrel and recessed cylinders.

I've had a 28-2 for about 4 years now and wouldn't trade it for the world.

It's a working man's model of the venerable Model 27.

 

[usmcski]

Is there anything in particular to look out for when picking up a revolver like this?
You say its worth about $400 but how easy would it be to resell at this price?
How can one "date" one of these revolvers?(date of manufacture)

 

[usmcski]

 

[Marshall]

Are original grips part of the deal?

 

[usmcski]

I dont know....I'll have to find out.....I didnt think these were original.

 

[Marshall]

I dont know....I'll have to find out.....I didnt think these were original.

Correct, those are not original grips, that's what prompted me to ask. Worth more with them.

 

[Majic]

The one in question was manufactured in 1972

The M28-3 didn't come out till 1982 when they did away with the P&R features.

 

[hkenvy91]

i own a 6inch 28-2 from 66-67 p&r she is such a tight gun i love it! the forcing cone gap is almost nonexistent

 

[BigG]

Pinned and Recessed

This is a 28-2 with original "Magna" stocks.