I'm trying to find out some info on a 27-8 3 1/2" bbl. Is this a Lew Horton, PC or another series. I wouldn't think it would be a "Classic" series due to the 8 rd capacity. Are these enhanced in any way?
What would be a fair price to buy?
Are they rare with this barrel configuration?

The 27-8 was released by the PC as a "Registered Magnum" with a modern version of the 1935 vintage certificate. All PC guns are enhanced, and this is 8-shots, like the 27-7. The 27-9 is the "Classic" S&W with six shots.

Rarity? Price?

The 2007, 8 shot, 3 1/2" Registered Magnum is a Lew Horton Exclusive offering that was produced by the Performance Center.

It was originally introduced in blue. 350 were produced. Later that year 250 were produced in nickel. Original MSRP is $1,699 in either finish. You do not mention if the one you are looking at is blue or nickel.

The firearms shipped in Performance Center aluminum cases with 2 or 3 full moon clips and the Registration Certificate. The Lew Horton Registered Magnums are all built on 4 screw frames.



As to performance, these are fantastic revolvers. I have found mine to be amongst the most accurate that I own. I love being able to load up 20-30 moon clips the night before going shooting and just pop them in and out of the revolvers.

Remember these revolvers come out of the PC. So to start off, that means that they have air gauged, match grade barrels. It means that the tolerances are tighter than on production guns because the PC replaces their tooling more often. It means that the hammers and triggers are forged instead of MIM (not a performance issue, but forged look prettier). It means that the actions are superior to the normal off the shelf production gun. Trigger stops are fitted. Plus other differences from production guns that I just cant think of at the moment.

On the down side, the top strap checkering could be better.

As to price, The few that I have seen hit the used market were in the $850-$1,000 area.

What about a price for NIB?

Here is one on Gunbroker 5-inch Blue NIB.

Smith & Wesson Performance Center M. 27. 357 mag : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

I'm looking at a 3 1/2" barrelled one.

Why don't you just tell us what the dealer is asking and let us comment on it.

Perhaps you might even want to tell us if you are looking at a blue or nickel version.

Blue, $1050
good deal or fair deal?

fair........

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of the five Lew Horton Registered Magnums that I own, I paid more than that for two of them and less for the other three.

However, I bought them while they were still in production. With the supply of NIB revolvers on the dealer's shelves dwindling, that is a good price.