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Drum roll please.......I got it!
As many of you know, I've been searching for one of these 27-2 3 1/2" er's for about 2 years, and despite my many attempts, have come up dry. (Well I did land one 5" blue one and a 5" Nickel, both factory fired, but you know what I mean!) 
Thanks to two Forum members dlbx2 (David) and Ditrina / Doctor 27 (Sal), I was able to purchase this from Sal this week!
The nickel is flawless! The pics, courtesy of dlbx2, are awesome and I couldn't do any better. But seeing it for the first time yesterday in person, well I got weak in the knees!! 
Everyone know's that there are some very thoughtful members on this board, but it really hits home when you receive the help that I did, from David and Sal! Thanks gentlemen!!! They went out of their way to help me spend my money!!   (Oh yeah, gonna shoot the 5" Blue, Skeeter gun now!!!!) 
Now, LOOK AT THIS!!!! 
Shipped: July 1977
And a few more that I took...
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Very sweet. Nice pics too.
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Wow. That is really nice. Congrats.
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I guess the saying "good things come to those who wait" is very true.
It's a beauty. Congrats.
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Perserverance can produce some amazing results.
Nice Revolver!!
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Schnikes! That gun is drop dead gorgeous. I'm sure that wasn't cheap.
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Wow, unbelievable! Very nice!
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The nickel 27-2s don't come any prettier than that one!
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Beautiful! What else is there to say?
Good job Bob!
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Great find! How's she shoot?
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That looks almost too pretty to shoot.
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WHAT A BEAUTY! Congratulations and enjoy it! Good things come to those who wait....you struck gold (or should I say nickel). Never saw one prettier!
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Yeah, Bob, lets take yours and mine out and shoot a bunch of lead, round nose reloads. What do you think?
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That is one nice looking firearm! I can see why you are proud!
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Prolly won't find out! It's an investment, collectors grade gun. I will however let you know how this one shoots! It's an 1 1/2" longer...
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Oh my! I wish we were closer...I just picked up a beeeutiful boxed 5" blue 27-2 circa 73 that has been fired but lovingly.... I would love to trade on yours. Plus cash of course..
Congrats on the shiny short barrel...that one is a sho' nuff looker! Thanks for posting.
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Love it, but I shoot all my guns....... 
An that would be ashame.
Glad you got it with some nice pic's.
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Do CTG's fit in there? Both David and Sal are two solid guys, for sure. Congrats on the purchase.
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That is a REAL LOOKER!! and to get the whole package to boot. It just doesn't get any better than that. Congratulations your patience has paid off.
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Congrats Bob, that one is a safe queen beauty. It would be hard for me to shoot that 5", it's beautiful to.
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Dang, you guys are makin' me think I shouldn't be packin' mine.
Looked to be only factory fired when I got it.. Ain't no more...
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Atleast those too wonderful examples of Fine S&W revolvers went from one Navy Man to another.
Bob, I am not surprised that you had to "think" about your post. I would still be in shock with just one of those Beauties, let alone TWO!
Kudo's to all involved.
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Congratulations on getting such a nice revolver. Enjoy it.
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Very nice.
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Very nice gun and the accessorys are always a plus. I use to think the nickel guns were too flashy for me but hanging around here has changed my mind. not to mention when I show my modest collection to people they ow and auh over the nickel guns. Kinda like watching fireworks. O ya I forgot to mention I have your guns big brother 4" and Its been wearing on me. Some day soon I hope to acuire the skills to post pictures. Congrats on your quest coming to a good ending. Remember good things come to those who wait patiently
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That is gorgeous! Congratulations! I don't think I've seen a prettier set of factory grips.
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Bob,
Congratulations as that is amazing and just plain beatiful.
Here's mine and it looks almost perfect but it has someone's name engraved under the grips so I shoot the tar out of it.
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Good for you! I can't think of a better home for
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Bob, you have a real beauty there...everything from the original packaging to the presentation
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Now there ya' go! A cool queen for sure!
I started out with 29's, then K-22's, now....
.... those N frames in a slightly smaller magnun caliber are calling....
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Thanks GF. I saw what ya done got recently!
Like I said, gonna find out what Skeeter was talking about and shoot the 5" Blue one now. Gonna keep this one like it is.
Not today though. Shooting when it's 90 degrees w/60% humidity, just don't sound like fun to me!
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Ok Doctor 27, (kinda like 007, but not! ) here's a picture of me when I got it out of the case and un-wrapped....
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Seriously, that is just awesome. The nickel looks perfect! I'd be afraid to even touch that one with human hands. I could not be more jealous!
And IMO this is the best picture of the bunch:
Why you ask? Because of the reflection of the cylinder on the frame.
DANG that nickel is just perfect.
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Beauty! Congrats on getting that one.
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Congratulations. That is one beautiful gun. Great pics.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Pardon me for a moment while I wipe the drool off of my keyboard.
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rags, Ok nice gun. In fact, a really nice gun. I do not have one, nickel or blued. I am not liking you very much right now, but I am sure by the end of the year, I will get over it. Seriously a beautiful piece. Congrats!
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