Posted: 8/11/2009 8:24:01 AM EDT
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I have a relative looking to sell a model 28 Highway Patrol .357 revolver. He doesn't know much about it, and neither do I. What would be a fair price, assuming it is in good condition?
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| Purchased a 6" Model 28 (no revision number) about 3 weeks ago, no box or papers, just the gun. Had a small chip in the right grip and a very small amount of finish wear at the end of the barrel. The guy had it in a holster in his camper the last 10 years. I paid $250, it was shot very little and is mechanically perfect with an awesome bore. |
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Purchased a 6" Model 28 (no revision number) about 3 weeks ago, no box or papers, just the gun. Had a small chip in the right grip and a very small amount of finish wear at the end of the barrel. The guy had it in a holster in his camper the last 10 years. I paid $250, it was shot very little and is mechanically perfect with an awesome bore. You stole it, but even then the 6" versions generally don't bring as much as 4". |
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I dont know about the price now days on the Model 28,
I carried a model 28 as a service revolver most of my 20 years is LE. Let me tell you, this revolver is a work horse. You cant shoot them loose like the k-frames. The one I have, my department let me keep when I retired. Its a shooter. If you want a heavy no non-since work horse in 357, you can't go wrong. 
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does $600 sound out of line?
Yes, unless it's a '60s or '50s model ANIB with papers and all. $400/$450 sounds more fair for a typical example as has been mentioned. Fair enough. If I decide not to keep it, I'll start at $450 and go from there. I appreciate all the info guys. |
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I dont know about the price now days on the Model 28, I carried a model 28 as a service revolver most of my 20 years is LE. Let me tell you, this revolver is a work horse. You cant shoot them loose like the k-frames. The one I have, my department let me keep when I retired. Its a shooter. If you want a heavy no non-since work horse in 357, you can't go wrong. http://photos.imageevent.com/kraigwy/posting/websize/Model%2028.JPG Wanna bet?  My 28-2 has seen thousands of rounds from the looks of it, has endshake and rotational play, and a deep flame cut all the way across the top strap. It was very heavily used by whoever owned it previously. They can take a lot more before they get loose, but it happens.......eventually. 
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