A Little Pre-27 Goodness

gr8smiles · #1 10-10-2011, 11:23 PM

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.

Art Doc · #2 10-10-2011, 11:42 PM

Looks like something I would buy... if the price was right.

crsides · #3 10-11-2011, 12:23 AM

I think that would bring a great smile on my face to.

Congrats.

Charlie

WC145 · #4 10-11-2011, 08:11 AM

Looks like a nice piece, one you can shoot and not baby. The 3 1/2" N frame has that perfectly balanced look that really sets it apart. If you don't mind, how much was it?

Iggy · #5 10-11-2011, 08:32 AM

That's my kind of gun.

Congratulations

dnonac · #6 10-11-2011, 09:11 AM

Congrats on acquiring a classic! Very nice.

Craig...

Memphis · #7 10-11-2011, 09:16 AM

I'd be please with that one too! On second thought, I'd be "elated".

Roger

weatherby · #8 10-11-2011, 09:40 AM

Sweet enjoy it

ditrina · #9 10-11-2011, 09:48 AM

Good Job!!>>>>

Verrry Nice

keith44spl · #10 10-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Now that's alright right there!

One of my favorites...

Su Amigo,
Dave

Engine49guy · #11 10-11-2011, 10:15 AM

Sweet 3.5" "Pre" 27 and you can shoot it without worrying about devaluing it....

Its 1954 and a man walks into a gunstore and says :
"I want a short barreled concealable S&W revolver capable of firing the .38 special cartridge".

1blindref · #12 10-11-2011, 10:21 AM

Nice find.
It has the perfect amount character.

50 target · #13 10-11-2011, 03:45 PM

Rick, glad it worked out for you. That is a nice gun and if I didn't already have one, you'd be looking at my pictures. I have been on a 25-20 kick here of late and acquired a Win 92 and a Marlin 1894 original so would've had to do some real hunkerin as Iggy puts it. Get a nice floral carved holster and let us know how she performs.

Bob

Crabtree · #14 10-11-2011, 03:56 PM

I almost made that call myself. I haven't been able to find a short barrel pre-27 locally. I am going to quit looking. Very nice...I'm jealous.

august1410 · #15 10-11-2011, 06:08 PM

That's a real beauty! Great find!

Nimrod44 · #16 10-11-2011, 10:39 PM

Nice one! Be careful my pre-27 addiction started with a 3 1/2".

Hammerdown · #17 10-12-2011, 06:51 AM

Hello gr8smiles
Nice Pre-27 with the Most desirable barrel length they ever offered being 3-1/2".

Now you must search for it's Vanilla Brother being a Nickel Pre-27 with the 3-1/2" Barrel. Here is one that shipped in April 1955 that came to me a few year's ago. Nickel Pre-27's are scarse compared to the blued ones, this one Ought to Inspire you to enhance the Hunt for other's out there...

Hammerdown

Or, The Original .357 Magnum a First year Registered Magnum that shipped In December 1935

JSR III · #18 10-12-2011, 07:27 AM

That's a real nice 27. As far as any flaking, a little 0000 brass wool some kroil and a gentle massage followed by a coat of Renassiance and she'll be very happy.

HAMMERDOWN: Is that original finish on the reg mag or has it had a new paint job? If that is its original finish, it is amazing. If not, did you do it and if so where? Looks like Fords quality if it was redone.