Thanks to KC, here is what some of the letters on the end label mean.
27 ---- model number
8 ----- dash number
.357 - cartridge
5 ----- barrel length, inches
08 --- 8-shot cylinder
8 ---- Don't know. This may be a mistake, a typo, or a meaningless character
A2 -- double action
H --- Don't know. This may be a mistake, a typo, or a meaningless character
LG -- large frame (N-frame)
GW - grips wood
BC -- barrel carbon steel
SA -- sights adjustable (rear)
SB -- square butt, (can also mean sights black blade (front), but this gun has a gold bead Patridge front)
FC -- fame carbon steel
CC -- cylinder carbon steel
ZB -- finish blue/black
Special features
1. 4-screw frame.
2. Ball detent lock-up on yoke.
3. Trigger with over travel stop.
4. Air gauge Performance Center barrel.
5. Forged hammer and trigger.