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09-29-2014, 05:51 PM
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Help identifying 357 model and timeframe
I have a 357 that's been handed down to me. The Serial number on the butt of the pistol is S80213. Any help would be appreciated.
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09-29-2014, 05:54 PM
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Fine looking pre model 27! I'd guess early 50's w/o my book.
Cherish it and shoot it!
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VM is right as usual, likely shipped in 1951. It's official name is .357 Magnum because it was the only gun in that caliber when it was introduced in 1935, but it is very similar to the gun named the model 27 in 1957. 5" barrel, correct? Enjoy!
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I second VM's post. Serial number correlates to late 1951 (I have my book - LOL).
Beautiful piece.
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You are fortunate to have been handed down such a fine example of what many consider one of the best revolvers ever produced. Care for it and enjoy it.
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09-29-2014, 06:27 PM
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Looks like a 6" model with the Patridge site.
The deluxe N frame 357 was simply called "The 357 Magnum" until 1957 when it becomes the model 27. This is the flagship of the S&W revolver line.
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09-29-2014, 06:30 PM
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VM is right as usual, likely shipped in 1951. It's official name is .357 Magnum because it was the only gun in that caliber when it was introduced in 1935, but it is very similar to the gun named the model 27 in 1957. 5" barrel, correct? Enjoy!
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Thank you all for your responses. 5"? Don't know. It's 5" from end of barrel to frame but almost 6" from end of barrel to where it meets the cylinder. Stupid question - which one?
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It's a 6 inch
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09-29-2014, 07:24 PM
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Oops, missed the Patridge front sight...muzzle to cylinder face it is a 6". 6.5" barrels were also made in this time frame.
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Yes, that is a fine looking 6" Pre-27/.357 Magnum.. Mine is about 20K above your serial number. Did you also receive a box and tools? Regardless, a fine example.
The more I look at the picture the more I like it.
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09-30-2014, 09:00 AM
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Yes, that is a fine looking 6" Pre-27/.357 Magnum.. Mine is about 20K above your serial number. Did you also receive a box and tools? Regardless, a fine example.
The more I look at the picture the more I like it.
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My father had this pistol since late 50s or early 60s. He put all the cleaning tools, etc... in an old tackle box. So, not in an original box but have the tackle box, pistol, and original Redhead holster. Haven't shot it probably in 30 years but hope to soon.
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Very nice.
If it's not too much trouble.....I'd request a picture of the other side too
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Very nice.
If it's not too much trouble.....I'd request a picture of the other side too
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Here it is. I tried to take a better picture but maybe this will do.
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Please make that the last time the gun is ever in that holster. 
That gun is the finest Champagne money can buy. That holster is Billy Beer.  Keep em' together if you will, but not mated. Especially at their age! Just sayin'......... 
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Based on the photos, the barrel is much newer than the rest of the revolver. Still, a great gun that be fun to shoot. I base my opinion on the type of ampersand on the left side of the barrel and the S. & W. 357 Magnum roll marked on the right side of the barrel. Guns of this vintage were roll marked S. & W. .357 Magnum and used an earlier type of ampersand. Finally, I believe the ramp base was forged with the barrel and if so, dates the barrel to the late 60s.
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Based on the photos, the barrel is much newer than the rest of the revolver. Still, a great gun that be fun to shoot. I base my opinion on the type of ampersand on the left side of the barrel and the S. & W. 357 Magnum roll marked on the right side of the barrel. Guns of this vintage were roll marked S. & W. .357 Magnum and used an earlier type of ampersand. Finally, I believe the ramp base was forged with the barrel and if so, dates the barrel to the late 60s.
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I believe you're right, Bill. I remember something when I was young that the barrel had a crack or something right where the cylinder snaps in and my Dad had to get it fixed. That probably was in the 60s as I used to shoot it all the time in the early 70s.
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"Based on the photos, the barrel is much newer than the rest of the revolver."
Well, hell, in that case put in the holster all you want. Shoot it all you want. Maybe refinished along with the barrel swap. The serious collectors are crying louder (they started bawling when it wasn't a 3.5" model) but it is a great shooter.
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