[xring]

I am going to put one of these away for appreciation purposes only and would like advice as to which one will be worth more down the road. I realize neither one is extremely rare.
A mint, unfired S&W mdl. 28, 6" barrel which does not have the original box or paperwork. This one dates from 1978. Or...
Blue Colt Trooper Mk.3 NIB with papers and manual. Date of manufacture unknown at this point. I think the Colt would be better to put away, but would like some confirmation. The other one is going to get shot,shot,shot! Thanks, Randy
(Don't have Colt pic yet)

 

[Geno]

If it were me I would shoot both but since you have the box and papers for the Colt maybe store that one as having the box and papers will increase the value over time and make it more attractive for a collector. The Model 28 SW should be easy to shoot with magnums.

I have never made any $$ in gun collecting so I always shoot what I own.

 

[xring]

Geno, I understand shooting everything one has, That's what they're for! I would just like my 6 year old son to one day have a new firearm that he may be unable to get 20 years from now.
The firearms of 2020 may be superior, or the "old stuff" may be highly desirable and practically unobtainable. Thank for the reply. Randy

 

[Camera man]

Put the new S&W away. New being new. Be sure to put some ammo along with it. Not knowing what the next prez or someone in the future may do to tax ammo or primers. But in 20 yrs, who knows. The cost of ammo may be for the rich or black market only. Plus, I'm a big Smith fan. I have several. But, even if you shoot the Smith or Colt. If kept clean, they will last your life time and your
kids, kids will be shooting it. I have a good friend that has his grand dads Smith 38 spec. mod, Mil. and police. It was out before the mod 10. Some time around 1905 or so. And it still shoots just like its new. My friends dad carried it all threw combat in WWII. It has the looks of a war gun, but still works great.

 

[Nighthawk]

I have a S&W Model 28 with a 4 in Barrel its stamped NYSP on the Barrel.I dont believe the gun was ever issued by the New York State Police.Its in mint condition and shoots much better than I can.I believe if I were in your shoes I would have to toss a coin.



Best!!

 

[mbott]

I can only speak to the Trooper Mk III. I bought mine after I foolishly sold a Mk. II. I was worried that the Mk. III would not turn out as good as the Mk II was. Gladly, I was wrong. Every opportunity I have I repeat the the Trooper Mk III is probably one of the most under-appreciated revolvers there are. The currrent one will not be sold.

--
Mike

 

[xring]

Well so far neither has been fired. I really have others I can use, so for now, they will stay that way. I finally got a pic of the Colt. It was made in 1975. Randy

 

[Nighthawk]

Both guns look brand new,I wouldnt hesitate to put them back to pass on at another time.I seldom see either gun in the shape those are in.Good Luck!!

 

[mpakosta]

Their both beautiful pistols. If it were me, I'd shoot both of them. in my experience, if you properly maintain the pistols, you won't loses much (if any) value on them. The scarcer these pistols become, the greater the demand will be. I have a Python that I shoot at least once a month and I could easily sell that Python for pretty close eo what I paid for it. Enjoy those pistols while you can!!