Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 28-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith Wesson
Model: 28-2
Serial: N243456
Date of Manufacture: 1974-77
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 is a robust, performance-oriented .357 Magnum revolver that embodies Smith & Wesson’s mid-20th-century focus on rugged reliability and practical power. Introduced in the 1950s as the “Highway Patrolman” model, the 28-2 was designed to deliver the potent performance of the .357 Magnum cartridge in a service-ready revolver without some of the cosmetic refinements and high-polish finishes of more upscale models like the Model 27, resulting in a firearm that prioritized strength, durability, and dependable function for law-enforcement and civilian users alike. Built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame, the 28-2 features a stainless steel or blued carbon steel construction (depending on year and variant), a 4-inch barrel often paired with a fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight, and a five-round cylinder that also accommodates .38 Special ammunition for reduced recoil during practice. The revolver operates in traditional double-action/single-action mode, offering a long, smooth double-action pull for defensive fire and a crisp single-action break for precision shooting, and it incorporates the bolt-type lockup and robust internal components that contribute to its well-earned reputation for longevity under heavy use. Unlike earlier pinned-barrel models, the 28-2 used a modern barrel-nut-and-shroud system for production efficiency while maintaining solid accuracy and consistent lockup. Its balance, moderate weight, and straightforward controls made it a favorite among patrol officers and civilian shooters who wanted magnum performance without unnecessary frills. Today, the Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 remains respected as a classic American revolver — valued both as a functional shooter capable of real ballistics and as a piece of firearms history that represents the workhorse ethos of mid-20th-century law-enforcement sidearms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 28-2
Serial: N243456
Date of Manufacture: 1974-77
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 is a robust, performance-oriented .357 Magnum revolver that embodies Smith & Wesson’s mid-20th-century focus on rugged reliability and practical power. Introduced in the 1950s as the “Highway Patrolman” model, the 28-2 was designed to deliver the potent performance of the .357 Magnum cartridge in a service-ready revolver without some of the cosmetic refinements and high-polish finishes of more upscale models like the Model 27, resulting in a firearm that prioritized strength, durability, and dependable function for law-enforcement and civilian users alike. Built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame, the 28-2 features a stainless steel or blued carbon steel construction (depending on year and variant), a 4-inch barrel often paired with a fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight, and a five-round cylinder that also accommodates .38 Special ammunition for reduced recoil during practice. The revolver operates in traditional double-action/single-action mode, offering a long, smooth double-action pull for defensive fire and a crisp single-action break for precision shooting, and it incorporates the bolt-type lockup and robust internal components that contribute to its well-earned reputation for longevity under heavy use. Unlike earlier pinned-barrel models, the 28-2 used a modern barrel-nut-and-shroud system for production efficiency while maintaining solid accuracy and consistent lockup. Its balance, moderate weight, and straightforward controls made it a favorite among patrol officers and civilian shooters who wanted magnum performance without unnecessary frills. Today, the Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 remains respected as a classic American revolver — valued both as a functional shooter capable of real ballistics and as a piece of firearms history that represents the workhorse ethos of mid-20th-century law-enforcement sidearms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1159839936 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-15 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
700 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-15 17:46:15 |
