Smith&Wesson M-28 in 45LC?

Chief101 · 05-16-2004, 08:56 PM

Found the above mentioned revolver today. Being a 45colt fan, i brought it home with me....It says .45cal Model 1955 on the right side of the barrel, but on the frame is says M28-2. I thought M28s were only in .357? Fjestads only has .357s listed as M28.

IF anyone has any info or sources for me to check, please advise.

CountryGunsmith · 05-16-2004, 09:03 PM

Someone has fitted the .45 barrel to a Model 28 frame. Since they are both N-frame, that is not a problem. Remains to be seen if they fitted a factory cylinder or rebored the .357 cylinder - that could be a problem if not done correctly.

Again, NOT factory original. All Model 28's (S&W Highway Patrolman) were .357 Magnum.

Chief101 · 05-16-2004, 09:18 PM

The cylinder appears to be factory .45lc, the chambers are counter-sunk, (rebated?). Its been nickel plated, and some of its flaked off around the cylinder, since its not a factory original, I wont worry about it losing value if i have it re-finished.

Thanks
Steve

05-16-2004, 08:56 PM	#1
Chief101 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South East Arkansas Posts: 34	Smith&Wesson M-28 in 45LC? Found the above mentioned revolver today. Being a 45colt fan, i brought it home with me....It says .45cal Model 1955 on the right side of the barrel, but on the frame is says M28-2. I thought M28s were only in .357? Fjestads only has .357s listed as M28. IF anyone has any info or sources for me to check, please advise. __________________ More than one thug has told me that the only thing he really fears is an armed victim. Not police, not jail, not a jury. An everyday person with the means and ability to NOT be a victim................. -->

05-16-2004, 09:03 PM	#2
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Someone has fitted the .45 barrel to a Model 28 frame. Since they are both N-frame, that is not a problem. Remains to be seen if they fitted a factory cylinder or rebored the .357 cylinder - that could be a problem if not done correctly. Again, NOT factory original. All Model 28's (S&W Highway Patrolman) were .357 Magnum. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

05-16-2004, 09:18 PM	#3
Chief101 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South East Arkansas Posts: 34	The cylinder appears to be factory .45lc, the chambers are counter-sunk, (rebated?). Its been nickel plated, and some of its flaked off around the cylinder, since its not a factory original, I wont worry about it losing value if i have it re-finished. Thanks Steve __________________ More than one thug has told me that the only thing he really fears is an armed victim. Not police, not jail, not a jury. An everyday person with the means and ability to NOT be a victim.................