I just plain like the 3 1/2" barrel with big revolvers like the 27. One of my favorite gun shops currently has 2 27-2 in 3 1/2". The cost would be $950 and $850.... the more expensive looking like a 98-99% gun and the other maybe 97-98. I have seen these on websites like Collectors Firearms go for $1200 or more (without original box/papers but in a case). Good investments, yes or no at these prices?

Hello. I paid $1475 for mine, shown below. I had been looking for a while, and this one has all the options, as well as 98-99%. It just depends on how much you want it. Sal, one of the forum members, advised me to buy the best that I could afford and I did. I have watched gunbroker, and have seen several since buying mine sold in the $1450-1550 range, with all the accessories. Again, how bad do you want it, does it have TT/TH/TS/RR/WO, documents, unused tool kit, and presentation case in good condition. Also, the age figures in too. Now, start deducting for each of the items that it doesn't have, and decide if it is worth what they are asking. I hope that this has helped.
DLB

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You've got a beauty, no doubt.

I think current prices are at historical highs, so much of your decision is the "how much you want one" factor. Higher condition examples will bring more in the future, if you are trying to decide between the two you are looking at (hint, hint ).

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SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I came *this close* to taking a 6" model 28 with muzzle damage to then make my own 3.5" n-frame. I didn't do it, and instead have a 4" barrel that went on that frame. Looks factory.
Still thinking about the 3.5" model 27 in any variant. I have to make it happen one of these days.

I bought one for $700 that looked mint until you took the grips off and ther was a guys name engraved on the frame under the grips. I knew this before buying and I was all good at getting a shooter that looked nearly new.

Shucks... and I thought $425 was a lot to give for a 98%+ back in '03.
Guess I did OK after all. Maybe I should shoot it now.

I have two 3 1/2 inch M-27s, I started looking for guns I could afford and that I plan on shooting and hopefully never have to sell. I bought a 99% nickel pistol off a police officer for $450.00, he was happy and I was happy. After several years of looking I found an 80% pistol at the San Antonio gunshow for $350.00. It had goodyears and some muzzle wear. about 8 tables away I picked up a pair of diamond magnas that matched the gun for $25.00. (the gentleman that had them in his junk box thought they were K frame). I have seen quite a few 3 1/2 barreled guns in this area price over $700.00 but I have also seen them as low as $425.00 if you look hard enough.

SWCA 892

A few years ago I managed to find this one listed here, just minutes after it had been put up for sale, with an asking price of $750. Needless to say I didn't hesitate to grab it. These are good packing, good looking handguns, the 3 1/2" model just looks tough, shoots good and turns heads as well.
What more do you need?
RD

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I prefer blue but got this one for a good price

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@Ladder13

Hey, thats exactly what I would be looking for.... Let me know if you want to sell it... :-)

In Septemebr of last year I bought the same gun as above ( Unfired/NIB). Paided $550.00 for it. Took off the target grips and put them in the presentation box and put the box away. Installed Herrett smooth target grips and proceeded to shoot it and take it hunting.
Investments???? Why would you buy a gun for an investment? I buy all mine to shoot. When I die someone else can fret over their value.

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As much as I enjoy the shooting sports and Smith and Wesson revolvers in particular, I don’t believe any firearm should be considered a good investment.The main drawback, as I see it, is the ability to sell it. If times ever got really tough and you needed to sell any revolver your potential market is somewhat limited and the more expensive the revolver the more limited your potential market will be.This could be the inverse of the law of supply and demand; you may have a supply but is there a demand for your product?

Now if you really want an M-27 3 ½” by all means GET one NOW and enjoy shooting the wheels off it.

I remember people saying the same thing about Pythons when they were $600 and the same thing when this

hit $700. Glocks, XD's, M&P's are not going anywhere, if ever, for decades. QUALITY discontinued handguns will always go up.
Anyone ever think a VERY used Registered Magnum would push $5000? They are selling on Gunbroker.

We all have our likes and dislikes. And these are some fine guns in the pictures, I'd be happy with any of them.

But truth be told the 3.5" model 27 is just priced to high when I can get a 4" 28 for what they are selling for.

Buy it because you like it,because it is worth that amount of money to you-forget about the "investment" nonsense,that should be at the bottom of the list as a reason for buying a gun,unless you're falling into absolute bargains,and that's rarely going to happen at a shop or show.
If you have to run with that investment idea,then buy the best one that you can afford.

"...hit $700. Glocks, XD's, M&P's are not going anywhere, if ever, for decades. QUALITY discontinued handguns will always go up.
Anyone ever think a VERY used Registered Magnum would push $5000? They are selling on Gunbroker."

Another intelligent Hoosier !

Keep shooting those NIB guns so mine go up in value. If you don't think there's a high dollar market for NIB P&R guns look at Joe & Deb and Fugate firearms on Gunbroker or on David Carrolls website.

It's all about condition and people who know the difference.

GF

I buy strictly to shoot. I do not buy to collect. However, if I can, I buy the best quality to shoot and when the day comes, if I took care of it, I will hopefully be able to sell it for a nice price.

I do try to buy for the lowest price as well.

If I sell it for what I have in it I am way far ahead of the game of "pleasure" since I have never recouped what I paid for in a vacation or hunting trip.

As such I have lucked into some collectibles that I will shoot. Not collectibles in the sense of REAL collectibles, like J. Edgar's S&W .357 but collectibles that have occurred since I bought them, such as my M13 three inch.

I also buy on the following rationale. Most of the older revolvers of Colt and Smith and Wesson were made much better than today's models or are no longer made at all. As such, even if I "pay to much" according to the experienced and respected opinions here, I usually have paid less than a new, factory version of the same handgun but of lesser quality.

If I really wanted a 3 1/2 inch S&W N Frame .357 and knew for sure time was limited in the search I'd consider as much as $950.00 for one. However if I had the time I'd keep looking. They can be found for less.

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I have bought 4 from Matt Fugate, 4 from Wayne Bacher, from Montana, and 3 from Ken Dobbs.
If it ain't fine. It ain't gonna be mine.

Condition is everything and price reflects it.

If you look at todays modern "Classics", the price on a nice 27 is not the least out of line IMO.

Saw a Classic 58 in nickel at a GS recently. Nickel job was horrible and the grips were totally useless. My old 58 is a true Classic, not a knockoff.

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Mike,

I'll give ya $800.00 for that beater EVEN with the shabby renickel job and bobbed hammer. You'll be in the black for $300.00 or so. Will even throw in shipping and your FFL's price.


Hope ya had a Merry Christmas and very nice 27! Would love one in nickel.

Roger

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Thanks Roger, I think I'll suffer with this boat anchor for awhile.
Happy New Year to you and the family.

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$850.00?

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Roger? ............

j/k mods

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I have a 98 % Model 27-2, 3 1/2" I would consider trades for a Model 29 or for any 44 specials. Jim 530-409-2441.....

Would consider any S&W 44 special....I'm on a 44 binge...lol

Here are my 27's. The bottom two are pre-27 and the rest are 27-2's. I have a line on another nickel. That might be my last '2011' purchase.
The look and feel of the 27 3 1/2" guns are the epitome of big bore revolvers. (I have loaned my tripod to a friend, excuse the poor photography. I figured the subject would outweigh the pic quality)

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SWCA #2396

Nice pile of Smiffs ya got there gr8smiles they look wonderful!

very few guns i have heard referred to as sexy. The 3.5 inch 27 is one of them.
i wouldnt sell my pre 27 for the prices being discussed above


full retail is being asked for yours. im probly a buyer 100-150 less

All right Mike. I'll go $950.00 and YOU pay the shipping! IF you ever decide to set that anchor please give me 1st shot at it. Seriously!

A safe, healthy and happy New Year to you also Mike.

Roger

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