3-1/2" Nickle Pre 27 question

tominboise · #1 10-02-2017, 10:06 PM

I hate to ask these types of questions, but a local has a pre 27 3-1/2" nickle finish, with diamond magna's, diamond targets, tyler T grip adaptor and some speed loaders, for $1k.

Serial number is S1517XX. In the pictures, the front site is nickled, so I am not sure it was the factory finish. Also, the S&W emblem is not crisp, so I think it might be a refinish.

I haven't looked at in person yet - just pictures. Assuming it's OK mechanically and the finish isn't too worn, good deal, or pass?

SVT28 · #2 10-02-2017, 10:47 PM

Refinished without a star on the serial or month/year under the grips on the frame, I'd pass at 1k. I'd be a player at $750. But if its a factory refinish, or original I'd be very interested at the asking price.

SVT28

tominboise · #3 10-02-2017, 11:01 PM

No star with the serial number on the butt.

S&WsRsweet · #4 10-03-2017, 07:38 AM

They will probabaly come off that price when you let them know you know it is a non factory refinish but if not pass the question becomes if they do drop the price do you want to put money into a shooter or are you looking a true collector grade gun . I have been looking around some and you don't find many true collector guns for sale and non cheap lol.

old bear · #5 10-03-2017, 08:22 AM

Refinished or not, if you want what sounds like, a high end shooting grade quality revolver, buy it. If nothing else I'm sure you could sell one set of the grips and recoup part of the purchase price.

tominboise · #6 10-03-2017, 08:52 AM

Thanks for the info. I have been looking for a 3-1/2" model 27 or Pre 27 in good shape but as a shooter. The nickle isn't a requirement and I'd prefer a blued piece. But if it was cheap enough to acquire, I would do so. I will keep on looking. If it stays on the market for awhile, I may try to acquire at the right price.

Tom

weatherby · #7 10-03-2017, 09:20 AM

Tom if you didn't want the Diamond targets and you could get the price somewhat lower it still may not be a bad deal. Depending on the wood type condition, and exact style and vintage. A pretty good chunk could be easily recouped.

apollo99 · #8 10-03-2017, 09:44 AM

Offer $800 OTD, sell the grips , You will at least be in a great shooter for around $550.

beagleye · #9 10-03-2017, 12:44 PM

Hard to say without pictures, much variation in refinishes...

tominboise · #10 10-04-2017, 06:23 PM

I went and looked at this today. Passed on it. Offered $700 but the gentlemen didn't want to move on his price at this point. It was a definite non factory refinish and has some appearance issues. It's been rode hard and put away wet. Mechanically it seemed pretty nice.

weatherby · #11 10-04-2017, 09:04 PM

Tom I liked that you updated your post with the results.
Even if not favorable.