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Needing a Long Tube 27 Fix...
For whatever reason the 8 3/8" 27s don't get as much love as their shorter brethren. I however, fell in love with them upon purchasing my first RM, which was listed in an auction as a "Model 3261" (the "3261" preceded by the stamped "REG" in the yoke) with a buy-it-now price of somewhere in the $900 range.   I brought it home and I was hooked!!!  And THEN I shot it and was even more hooked. 
With that in mind I'd LOVE to see your Long-Tube 27s. Here's a couple of my 27-2s to start it off.
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Once again thanks for sharing.
I've only had two and sold both of them. I never did shoot either one of them.
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Richard - you mention your first RM, and then 'long tube', and model 27 in this thread, and I have to say I am close in all of these descriptions with this one. It is a RM with 8 and THREE-QUARTER inch barrel that I just love to shoot at the range. The DA mode is something like nothing else can compare to, including my Pythons. I know you asked for the 27's, but I hope this will fit in. Thanks for starting this thread.
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09-17-2020, 07:01 AM
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The "long" of them,,,,,
,,,and the "short" of them
,,,,and a couple in-between. Guess I should search out a 4", 6" & 6.5" to satisfy my O.C.D. Then there are the Nickle finish in each  . Where does it end?
The 8 3/8 is my shooter. The 3.5 never chambered a round (yet).
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09-17-2020, 07:59 AM
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This one came down the line before they began stamping model numbers. Came to me wearing Goodyears so I installed these non-relieved stocks. For $600 I wasn't complaining.
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09-17-2020, 08:27 AM
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S92005 (two tone with target hammer and stocks) shipped in 1952 in a RM box numbered to the gun. Click on the photo for a better look.
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For whatever reason the 8 3/8" 27s don't get as much love as their shorter brethren. I however, fell in love with them upon purchasing my first RM, which was listed in an auction as a "Model 3261" (the "3261" preceded by the stamped "REG" in the yoke) with a buy-it-now price of somewhere in the $900 range. I brought it home and I was hooked!!! And THEN I shot it and was even more hooked. |
You know Richard, at first glance that $900 looks like an incredible bargain. But considering what it has caused you to spend since then... well, it's like drug dealers. "Here kid, the first hit is free."
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Mdl 27-3 "8 3/8 late "N" serial #
Traded a Colt 1908 "Vest Pocket" .25 ACP, factory nickel, aftermarket pearl grips, with a little cash, for this beauty. Again, members, accept my apologies for my poor photographic skills. The revolver looked unfired, just a hint of a turn line. No box,papers etc.
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I've posted this one before. Class A engraved, shipped 1973 and factory refinished 9-75, the reason I'll never know.
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09-17-2020, 12:49 PM
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Here is the refinish stamp.It's a blurry pic but stamp can be seen.
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I've posted this picture before but I don't have a pic handy of my 8-3/8" M27-2 by itself. Trust me, it's in there.
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What the heck is that, Wyatt Earp's Buntline???
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My favorite .357 to shoot, and my favorite long barrel S&W:
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Richard,
Your collection of “Long Tom” revolvers is awesome. Unfortunately, I don’t have any in my collection. But, what’s not to like......more to love, and in your case, more to get engraved! Maybe I need to trade one of my shorter barrel guns for one.😀
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I just have 2 long tube 27’s
and both are -2’s. Salt and Pepper.
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Richard, you've probably shown that first Registered Magnum before but we'd love to see it again.
My very first S&W was a 8 3/8 27-2 purchased at the Patch Barracks Rod & Gun Club in Stuttgart, Germany back in 1974. Got to take some better pictures one of these days, but here it is, still have it and shoot it occasionally.
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I've got a couple - one of each flavor. Great guns for long range work!
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The Mother of All Long Tubes ...
Posted this a couple of years ago when I was lucky enough to secure its ownership, but here it is again, just because the subject came up. (Still haven't been able to bring myself to fire it.)
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Posted this a couple of years ago when I was lucky enough to secure its ownership, but here it is again, just because the subject came up. (Still haven't been able to bring myself to fire it.)
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Super gun and even better provenance . I am surprised Roy got rid of that one.
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beautiful revolvers all. saw a short barrel or 2. let's not forget the 5" ones. thanks to all for pics,kenny
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Richard, you've probably shown that first Registered Magnum before but we'd love to see it again.
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I have posted photos of my first RM many times before, but it is one of my favorites, so I will post a few more photos. It sports an 8 3/4" barrel (one of the more common lengths for an RM). Somewhere in its life I believe it went back to the factory for a nice refinish, as "star" stamp prominantly graces the bottom of the grip frame after the serial number. However, there are no "re-work" date stamps anywhere on the grip frame. This RM (or "Model 3261") was advertised on GB by a "tactical gun shop" in Vegas as having "bone" grips (actually a nice set of ivory magnas) and it came to me as photo'd below.
Upon receiving the gun, I lettered it and discovered that it had shipped to King Gun Sight Company (probably the premier revolver modifier of the 1930s and 1940s). While there it received a little customizing, including a cockeyed hammer, a frame mounted trigger stop and most likely an action job. When it came to me it was missing the screw for the trigger stop, so I had Nelson Ford mount a new screw. It has an extreemly smooth action and is a joy to shoot. Here is a few photos of her now with a set of Keith Brown Kearsarge stocks.
In this photo, you can see the trigger stop...
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Tom: You could not be more correct - this bargain RM has cost me a ton, as it was the beginning of a long-tube .357 Magnum addiction. Hopefully after I'm gone, my children or wife will recover some of the money I have invested in my addiction... With all that said - it has been a FUN RIDE.
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Thanks for posting it again Richard, we never get tired of seeing pieces from your collection.
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