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09-18-2018, 07:59 PM
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Model 27-2?
My son picked up this model 27-2 (on frame) and Highway Patrolman stamped on the barrel... 20180918_142844[1].jpg
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09-18-2018, 08:11 PM
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Likely the barrel was switched out after it left the factory.
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09-18-2018, 09:51 PM
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^^This.^^
Also , I don't think that front sight orange insert is a factory install.
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09-18-2018, 10:24 PM
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^^This.^^
Also , I don't think that front sight orange insert is a factory install.
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A little bit more and the dovetail would have wiped out the front sight! Years ago, I did a lot of red, white, orange, green inserts. The plastic from a tooth brush handle works fine!
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09-19-2018, 11:13 AM
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My guess is the M27 originally had a much longer barrel. Somewhere along the line, one of its owners wanted a 4" barrel, and found that length barrel marked for an M27 was hard to find. So decided what the heck and had a 4" M28 barrel installed since they are much easier to come by (and cheaper no doubt).
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09-19-2018, 06:32 PM
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It is red..just a bad camera shot..
also, I have a Model 57 that is actually stamped 57-0 and upon closer inspection found that the frame was actually a 29-2..Smith & Wesson stated that by serial number it is a 57. Someone suggested that they ran out of 57 frames that day and borrowed one off another bench..was wondering if this is the same issue here, will be calling them tomorrow!
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09-19-2018, 07:19 PM
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Likely the HP barrel took on a bit of a polish job?
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09-19-2018, 09:09 PM
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To me, its a great combination. Mixing the beauty of the Mod. 27 and the practically of the Mod. 28. A 27.5, 2.0!
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09-19-2018, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Gunsquirrel
It is red..just a bad camera shot..
also, I have a Model 57 that is actually stamped 57-0 and upon closer inspection found that the frame was actually a 29-2..Smith & Wesson stated that by serial number it is a 57. Someone suggested that they ran out of 57 frames that day and borrowed one off another bench..was wondering if this is the same issue here, will be calling them tomorrow!
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It is possible, but unlikely. The M27 uses a checkered top frame, while the Highway Patrolman uses a matte top strap. I really doubt S&W would allow such a mismatch leave the factory, at least back then.
Nowadays, with quality control issues, who knows?
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09-19-2018, 10:27 PM
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Likely the HP barrel took on a bit of a polish job?
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The barrel looks a bit shiny for a M28 bbl. Was the gun refinished?
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