Does anyone know the possible number of pre 27's made from 1950-1957. I realize that they were numbered in the same S series as many other pre models, but any educated guesses? Thanks, Ron

I can attest to at least two

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I can attest to one myself. I am wondering how many more there are? Ron

I can attest to still another.



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We're at four and still counting........

I've got one, so that makes five so far.

Mine is a 3.5" from 1950. Looks like it led a hard life, but it still works great.

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Make that 6 -- I have a 6 inch bbl. model...........

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Ewww boy!!! This could turn into a very very long thread. I can add another 3.5" if anybody is going to keep track of barrel lengths

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Count me in for a 3.5 nickle.
Guess that would be eight.
This may go on for a while.

Here are my two pre 27's: a 1950 3.5" nickel, and a 1957 4"
blue.

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Plus 1-a 5" '51.

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Add one more to the total...

Here's my experienced 1953 shipped to Chicago Sports one.

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According to the SCSW:

About 75,000 S prefix N frames built between 1950 and '57 (S75000 to S149999).

9493 .38/44 HD model 1950
1200 .44 Military
3799 .45 Military
6039 .38/44 OD
5050 .44 Target
unknown .45 Target 1955 (no pre-1958 production number given)
< 2768 .45 Target 1950 (total made between 1950 and 1961)
unknown Highway Patrolman (no pre-1958 production number given)
6000? ..44 Magnum

So, the rough known total of non-.357 Magnum (pre-27) N frame production between 1950 and '57 is 34,000. Add the number of pre-25s (2-3 years' worth) and 28s (3-4 years), likely several thousand extra, subtract from 75,000, and there is your number - twelve!

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SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I have one with an 8 3/8 barrel.

Count me in. Pre-27 3 1/2" nickel.

murphydog, Looks like we are going to account for all "twelve" according to your calculations. I was hoping to have a super-rare pre 27 and it is so.....I am all smiles! HaHa Ron

I've got 8

the 5 cataloged blue barrel lengths offered




3.5 and 6.5" nickels






and an extra 5" blued gun that's sequentially numbered with the 5" in the first picture

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SWCA #2727 , SWHF #435

Add three more to the total.

I'm down to five with blue finish, the cataloged barrel lengths.
I was up to 10 at one time and sold/traded off duplicates.
I have first dibs on a 5" nickel owned by a good friend.

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I recall reading Skeeter Skelton's articles and how he wanted a 357 magnum in the worst way when he first joined the Border Patrol in the early 50s, but could not locate any for sale. His boss carried a 3.5" and that is what he sought, but located a 5" later and talked the owner ito selling it. He grew to prefer the 5", of course, and it remains the gun many of us most strongly associate with Skeeter.

The 357 Magnums were certainly scarce, even when they were being produced.

Gee, that makes 30 - we are almost at 0.1% of the estimated production. At this rate we should have them all accounted for in another 1998 days...

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SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Put me down for one 3.5" pinto.

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5"

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Put me down for six, the five blued cataloged barrel lengths and a nickel 6.5".

I have 2 that can be added to the total. A 3-1/2 and a 6 inch, both blue.

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Ray S&WCA #2810

I have a 3.5 inch blue made in 1954, So I wonder why you don't see very many at the gun shows and LGSs..Wonder how many are hidden in some widows sock drawer or some where else that hasn't been found yet. That's the one I seek!......................................M*

Well, I have a cased 8 3/8". Made in 1955. Add that to the total.

Welcome to the forum, John.

Here's my two. A 3.5 inch nickel from 1950 and a 3.5 inch blued from 1956.

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