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Pre 27 red ramp???
Did the Pre 27 come with a factory red ramp? Found a 5 inch in the gold box but was not sure of the front sight.
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The Pre 27 could be ordered with the Red Ramp front sight. I had one a few years ago.
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yes. I think I have one somewhere
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Originally Posted by N_Frame.SquareButt
Did the Pre 27 come with a factory red ramp? Found a 5 inch in the gold box but was not sure of the front sight.
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Yes, but it was not available as an original factory option until about 1952. I have a 1950 vintage pre-27, pictured below, that has the red ramp front sight and the white outline rear sight - both professionally done - but on a gun shipped too early to be factory original.
See this interesting thread at .357 magnum (pre-model 27) front sights and especially post #19 by RKmesa for more information on the red ramp sights on the Model of 1950 .357 Magnums.
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03-29-2020, 08:28 AM
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I have a pre Model 27, 5" bbl. it has a red ramp front and plain rear sight.
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03-29-2020, 10:30 AM
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Is the box numbered to the gun on the bottom ? If so it may also have the RR marked.
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I have a well used pre 27 , 6.5" barrel. I believe that it came with a red ramp front sight. It has turned to light orange almost chalky white and is partially deteriorated, but it looks factory and has wear consistent with the gun.
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Optional starting around 1952 or 53. I have one that shipped in 1957 and letters with the RR and WO.
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