September 30, 2012, 11:37 AM | #1 |
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smith model 28 question
I have seen some model 28's advertised as "S" series while some others are not.
What is the difference between a model 28 and an "S" series model 28? Is one more desirable/better than the other? Any big significant differences? Can you tell them apart easily? |
September 30, 2012, 11:45 AM | #2 |
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In 1970 S&W switched the serial number prefix from "S" to "N".
There is no difference other than the S prefix 28's are earlier models then N prefix 28's. Some folks prefer the earlier guns because of the belief that older is better. Jim |
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Over the years people have also called these "S" frames, which is incorrect.
They are N frames, just as are all of the other large frame (the .500 excepted, of course) revolvers. The S serial number prefix was actually first used on K frame revolvers around the end of World War II. I can't remember if before or after.
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FWIW S-prefix K frames and N frames can be distinguished by numerical range; K's are 811,xxx thru 999,999 while N's are 62,xxx-333,xxx.
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