Tkelley0701
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This smith and Wesson a rare gun?
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The edges of the logo and roll marks are soft around the edges, and there are some fairly deep scratches in the bare metal which haven't been buffed properly.
Also note that there's a pattern to the buffing on the side plate which you won't find on a factory finish.
Your revolver has all the signs of a refinish. However, this doesn't affect the shooting aspects of the gun.
As long as you're happy with the finish, that's all that counts.
Also note that there's a pattern to the buffing on the side plate which you won't find on a factory finish.
Your revolver has all the signs of a refinish. However, this doesn't affect the shooting aspects of the gun.
As long as you're happy with the finish, that's all that counts.
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The logo on the sideplate looks a little weak. Indicative of a refinish. but, I've got new guns with a light stamp, so, its not definitive.
Are there "N" stamps under the grip? Maybe in a triangle or a circle or anything?
Its going to be really tough for anyone, sitting in front of a computer screen, to positively tell you. In hand, I think I could be 98% sure.
Ah. I answered before you posted the close up of the logo. I'm thinking refinish. Great gun, just not the holy grail.
Are there "N" stamps under the grip? Maybe in a triangle or a circle or anything?
Its going to be really tough for anyone, sitting in front of a computer screen, to positively tell you. In hand, I think I could be 98% sure.
Ah. I answered before you posted the close up of the logo. I'm thinking refinish. Great gun, just not the holy grail.
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I'm going to keep this gun would you recommend me getting it restored?
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Just the couple scratches And a few tiny rust spots. Other then that the pistol great wheel isn't loose at all everything is tight. But I'm also new to the revolver world and don't know alot about them.
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The Model 28 Highway Patrolman
was the N-Frame plain Jane. THe 27 is
the high polish inside and out, Deluxe N-Frame in .357 Mag.
They are probably the 'best Buy' of the N-frames
and make a nice choice for a chambering
/Barrel conversion.
I think back in the days they were made almost
any of the N-frame Blued carbon stell models were
available w/Nickel plate finish.
Randall
was the N-Frame plain Jane. THe 27 is
the high polish inside and out, Deluxe N-Frame in .357 Mag.
They are probably the 'best Buy' of the N-frames
and make a nice choice for a chambering
/Barrel conversion.
I think back in the days they were made almost
any of the N-frame Blued carbon stell models were
available w/Nickel plate finish.
Randall
A "restoration" could be done by S&W, putting it back to its original finish. However, since it's been refinished once, you will only have a gun with a bit less metal overall.
You should call S&W, and discuss with them. They'll advise you of the cost (guessing somewhere north of $250), and of what the refinish will consist. Any refinish will not bring it back to original factory condition. The roll marks and stamps may, or may not, be able to be redone.
You'll then need to weigh the risk vs. reward. I don't know what you paid for the gun, but it's unlikely that anything you invest will get your money back, if you decide to sell it.
If it were my revolver, I'd keep it as is, and enjoy it.
You should call S&W, and discuss with them. They'll advise you of the cost (guessing somewhere north of $250), and of what the refinish will consist. Any refinish will not bring it back to original factory condition. The roll marks and stamps may, or may not, be able to be redone.
You'll then need to weigh the risk vs. reward. I don't know what you paid for the gun, but it's unlikely that anything you invest will get your money back, if you decide to sell it.
If it were my revolver, I'd keep it as is, and enjoy it.
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Get a little Mothers Billet Polish (auto parts store) and some microfiber rags and LIGHTLY polish the gun a little. 90% of all the surface scratches will go away.
The rag with the polish will keep turning black. Thats not dirt coming off, its metal. Polish just enough to get it shiny again and stop.
All metal polishes make metal shiny by removing the top layer of dirt, dust, metal and corrossion. They are all abrasive, so, go light. Mothers Billet Polish is the LEAST abrasive I have ever found and will leave the most minute micro scratches.
Coat it with a good wax, Renaissance Wax is very good. See what you think after that.
It is not economically worthwhile to get it refinished. But, if you just want to, go for it. Smith will likely not refinish it to nickel.
The rag with the polish will keep turning black. Thats not dirt coming off, its metal. Polish just enough to get it shiny again and stop.
All metal polishes make metal shiny by removing the top layer of dirt, dust, metal and corrossion. They are all abrasive, so, go light. Mothers Billet Polish is the LEAST abrasive I have ever found and will leave the most minute micro scratches.
Coat it with a good wax, Renaissance Wax is very good. See what you think after that.
It is not economically worthwhile to get it refinished. But, if you just want to, go for it. Smith will likely not refinish it to nickel.
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I traded a mossberg 4x4 30-06 and I got the pistol $175 and 60 rounds I only had about 160-200 bucks in the rifle so I think I came out on the top end of the deal.
I traded a mossberg 4x4 30-06 and I got the pistol $175 and 60 rounds I only had about 160-200 bucks in the rifle so I think I came out on the top end of the deal.
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Whatever it is, factory, bumper shop, or rattle can silver you sure have a beautiful, classic Smith. I regret selling mine back in 1980. Don
You have a $400 shooter.
It will cost you $300+or- to get it refinished which will further the deterioration of the logo and the side plate fit.
When you get it back it will be a $400 shooter that will serve you and your descendants for years and years.
I'd say shoot it and enjoy one of the finest S&W revolvers ever built.
It will cost you $300+or- to get it refinished which will further the deterioration of the logo and the side plate fit.
When you get it back it will be a $400 shooter that will serve you and your descendants for years and years.
I'd say shoot it and enjoy one of the finest S&W revolvers ever built.
No. It's in good shootable condition the way it is. By the time you get finished restoring it you will have more money into it than it would cost to buy a mint original example. Model 28s are good guns, but they are not rare.
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