I recently added this fine model 27-2 to my collection. Built in 1968, serial no. S311xxx with a 5" barrel and non diamond walnut service grips that are numbered to the gun.

The blue box marked "Smith & Wesson, of Bangor Punta, Springfield, Mass." has the solid silver border on the lid and a white construction label on one end as well as printed gun information on the other end as shown in the picture.

The gun came with the original heavy waxed brown vapor wrap, 3 documents, the correct owners manual, NRA membership card and the full warranty registration card. Also included was a period correct hollow ground sight tool / screwdriver. I am missing the correct cleaning rod, brush and swab.

The action is just incredible and the high polish bright blue truly reminds me why I love Smith & Wesson revolvers.

That's a real beauty!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John

Incredible find. I can only hope to come across one like that. Thanks for the pictures. I am at a loss for words,

Jim

Awesome - I would be hard-pressed to shoot that beauty. The 27 is my favorite although I have only a 6" - would like to pick up a 4" although that 5" looks perfect.

Nice pictures too - do you know that your camera is set for the year "2002"?

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Can somebody tell me how to make my first post? Also,anybody have anything to say about the M637 Pro? I'm thinking of getting one.How much should I pay? Lucky

What a fine example of the M27! The M27 5-inch is at the top of my list!

It doesn't get much better than that! Congratulations and thanks for the great pictures.

Jerry

Fantastic revolver and a great purchase of my favorite S&W revolver.

Awsome finish.

Very nice clean gun. It looks perfect. Anyone would be proud to own that one. And a S prefix to boot!

Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate the complements. Bob

Great looking revolver. I like the 5 inch barrels the best. I have never had one but may someday.

Congrats,
Howard

Excellent choice sir... I wish I liked 27's... COUGH COUGH

"It's a sickness I tell Ya"

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Incredible. That's a true example of a S&W.

That is a beauty! I have it's slightly older (numerically) brother S2978XX. This one shipped in March of '68. It is an excellent shooter too. The streaks are the rust preventative I use- Birchwood Casey's Sheath.

Nice! I believe that I have caught 27itis.
DLB

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That gun is stunning. Absolutely amazing condition.

beautiful! That would have been too hard to pass up.

Dave

Hurt me. Beat me. Make me write bad checks.

Dang, son, that is one sweet piece.


Bullseye

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Five screws and 3-1/2 inches.

Absolutely stunning...

Not as pretty as Bob's or Tim's Mod 27's, but here's one from the mid '60's with that great 5 inch barrel...



.. I just can't let a Mod 27 post pass without jumpin' in!

GF

MAG-NUM - that is one sweet revolver. Beautiful blueing on the gun - your pictures aint too shabby either!

The 5" M/27-2 was the finest modern day .357 that S&W ever made, I have owned a couple. I now own two 5" pre 27 5 screws, one is completely original and the other has been converted to .44 Special by Hamilton Bowen. It is in my opinion the ultimate .44 Special that S&W never made.

MAG-NUM.... OK I lied I DO like 27's

And 5'" ones are a great find.. And YES I would pay to learn how to take pictures like yours..
Keep collecting them.. they ain't makin' any more

27-1 5"



27-2 5"

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I know you guys are attempting to infect me for good with all your positive comments about the gun and photos.
Oh yeah...I already got the sickness...just keep it up!!!

Here's mine

27-2

27-2

Nice find, I still recall the day I found my 5" 27-2

FYIMO.. great KARMA..
I'm in...

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I agree with Skeeter on the five inch barrel length. Perfect balance, you have a sweet piece there.

Here is 5 inch Model 27-2, # N1091XX, Shipped May,
1973, with elk antler stocks by Executioner. I bought it new
in July 1973. It remains unfired since leaving the factory.
teesur.

The finish on that 27-2 calls to mind the old Royal Blue they used on Colt Pythons...truly a stunning handgun, thnx for sharing em gents

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Me Likey ...Have a 3.5" and a 6" in blue as well as a 4" Nickel .....

BOLO for a 5" in blue.
CHEERS!

Every time I see a Mod 27 thread I want to own all the guns shown. The 5" Mod 27 is my favorite all time S&W.

I've never understood why S&W didn't make 5" barrels a standard production item on early 57s and 29s as well.... and include the checkered top strap and rib on all N frames..

Beeeeeaaauuuutiful! Ya'll will end up costing me a lot of money.

Congratulation that revolver is at the top of my wish list.

That would be be a stand out in any collection !

VERY NICE!! I've seen a similar one to yours made in 1974 somewhere! Love the finish!! Great job.

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i myself recently found my own mod 27 2 and unfortunatly i cant post pics of it but really curious as to the history of this peice any help would be most appreciated

is anyone chatting about a mod 27 today?

Very nice. Here's S298434...

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my mod 27 2 is in near perfect condition,no box or original paperwork,the original finish is only slightly worn underneath the grip.it has what i believe to be pearl handles.the serial num begins s 254xxx.can anyone help me establish a manufacture date,and maybe an apprx. value? thanks

I love the 5" 27"s I've got two of them and when I learn how to take pictures like you I will post them. I have a 27-3 4" nickel that I bought last year and when I go to the range it's on my hip. I'm courting a 6" gun from 1969 with the box and tools. The trigger and hammer has been changed to the target versions. The originals are in the box as well as all the paperwork and tools.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

well Saxon, thats a nice one pretty close to the newly acquired one in my collection,i feel kinda lost cause its my first and i know next to nuthin..can anyone recommend an accurate pricing guide for purchase or even a free website for these killer S & Ws!

I love the 5-inch 27, and I have to clean the drool off the keyboard after seeing the OP's.

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am i doing something wrong here? i was lookin for info on my new S&W mod 27 ran across this site and joined..maybe they just aint no one on line or maybe because im new to this ? i apologize if i done something wrong. maybe someone can steer me in the right direction if im not on it..didnt mean to just jump straight in,i geuss im just anxious to find out what kinda peice of S&W history i have..thanks

My book say's 1964-1965 range. In the condition as seen here I would say between $675-$800 range. I can't check the gun for timing, end play cut on the top strap above the forcing cone so I'm giving you a pretty big range. The last one I bought was $ 650 two years ago its about 98% very slight turn line. with original presentation case loaded.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

j: I'm down to three 5" M27-2s. I had to pay $650 to $850 for them depending on condition and extras.

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Gorgeous M27. I'd use the force to by one like that if i had to

hey you guys helped me out tremendously,and im grateful..thanks alot Bob, i appreciate your time and help buddy..hopefully i can return the favor sometime...soon as i learn to get some pictures up here on this thing ill post that 27 so yall can see..thanks

just today i was also fortunate enough to pick up one of those new Air Lite N Frame .44 mags and i tell you that is one of the nicest feeling hand canons ive ever had the privilege of firing even though its light as a feather! any thoughts or opions are welcomed