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A Fun 8 3/8" .357 Magnum (Pre-27) with a Unique Box
This pre-27 shipped in June 1957 and came to me in an interesting gray box that numbers to the gun. It sports a McGivern gold bead (added by gunsmith Nelson Ford, who also gave it an action job) and a set of Keith Brown Ropers. With all of the recent modifications, it is a modernized classic, a target shooters' delight, and in my opinion, pretty easy on the eyes... 
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At one point I thought my love for these long-tube .357 Magnums would abate or pass, but it continues to be one of my strongest obsessions...  
I'm always interested in seeing any long-tube .357 that you are willing to share.
Thanks for letting me share,
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I bought this 27-2 8 3/8" in early to mid 70s. The presentation box blue lining bit the dust. I relined and didn't do the best job in the world. 
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Richard: could I see a photo of that gun in that box? Is a S&W shoehorn required?
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Richard: could I see a photo of that gun in that box? Is a S&W shoehorn required?
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Randy:
Even with the S&W shoehorn, it does not fit with the target grips. It does fit with a set of magnas on it - but it is still pretty tight. The gray box is slightly longer (about 1/2") and slightly narrower (about 1/4") than the traditional 8 3/8" Gold Box.
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I just picked up this 27-2 yesterday. This is my first long barrel revolver and look forward to trying it out. Pictured with another 27-2. Seems to me, these can be had for bargain prices compared to other lengths. They're beautiful revolvers.
BTW, love the Mcgivern sight on your revolver.
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Long tube RM
My favorite is this early 8 3/4" Registered Mag., Reg.#260. Also have an early 8 3/8" M57. Haven't shot that one in 20 years.
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I just picked up this 27-2 yesterday. This is my first long barrel revolver and look forward to trying it out. Pictured with another 27-2. Seems to me, these can be had for bargain prices compared to other lengths. They're beautiful revolvers.
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Those are my two favorite .357 Magnum barrel lengths - the short 3.5"er and the long 8 3/8"er. Yours are very nice.
Thanks for sharing,
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Forty years ago when I wanted to compete in N.R.A. Hunter Handgun Silouhette, I thought this M27-2 and Bushnell scope would be just the ticket. It was ... I won the first match I entered 
Please forgive the lousy pic...It's all I have
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My only long tube (more than 6.5) This one is a long tube, but a bit longer than 8 3/8. Its 8 3/4.
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Great Guns, Gentlemen. Thanks for sharing. Do any of you have any thoughts on the box? Have you seen others of this era that have shipped in the gray box? I know the early Highway Patrolman revolvers shipped in a grey box, that was end labeled for the HP, but this is the only pre-27 that I have seen in this kind of box.
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Thanks for your thoughts,
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Model 27-3 8 3/8
Traded for it last summer (2020), and have not fired it. Stone mint, negligible turn line. It has not been fired much..serial # is a very high N 9xxxxx Last of the N prefixes?
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I’ve posted this long tube a few times. I love it! Factory Class A engraved with smooth rosewood presentation stocks. Shipped in 1953. Bill
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Gorgeous! Keep posting it!
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RM Long Barrel
Yeah, I guess we can squeeze you in! 
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My only long tube (more than 6.5) This one is a long tube, but a bit longer than 8 3/8. Its 8 3/4.
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I only have one right now, but I'm always looking for another, specifically a nickel Pre 27
This one shipped January, 1956 - about 2,000 numbers lower than yours
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I’ve posted this long tube a few times. I love it! Factory Class A engraved with smooth rosewood presentation stocks. Shipped in 1953. Bill
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Bill, that gun deserves better than thumbnails. Is Jarvis the engraver?
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Thanks for the kind words. Yes Harry Jarvis was the engraver in 1953. Bill
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Those Ropers are GORGEOUS. Nice wood stocks always present a classy picture.
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