One of the members here was nice enough to post the whereabouts of a Pre-27 3 1/2" gun. I called that evening and was told to call back the next morning. That I did. And today, this is what the FedEx man brought to me. A nice example, all matching numbers, of a 1954 Pre-27. No box or tools. A few freckles and some wear. Been carried more than shot. Not the quality of 'handejectors' .44 Special, but I am pleased.