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Haven't posted here in a long time; life and other hobbies have gotten in the way somewhat. But I have been eyeing this thing in a shop not terribly far from me for a few months now, so I pulled the trigger and bought my first 27-2. Has the three T's, and all paperwork in the bottom of the presentation case, which is still nicely flocked. Has the N serial prefix and I.place the date prolly between 1974-1978. I have wanted one for years, and just couldn't let this go. Puts me up to 5 nickel Smiths; not on purpose, really, they just seem to find me. This gun os just everyrhing that is classic Smith & Wesson to me. Appears unfired with a very slight turn ring. However, I hope to change that if ammo pricing ever settles down. Not shooting it is to me like not driving my '65 Riviera. Didn't wait all those years to let it sit in the garage, and this gun needs to be fired and just loved. Just wanted to show it off a bit.
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I'm in the all guns need to be fired and loved camp.

I've been around a long time but every so often something new pops up. I had a guy the other day try to explain Netspeak to me, like OTOH, LMK, IIRC, among others, and I laughed at him. I said we used those terms on the Internet when he was in diapers.

But today you got me - diamonds have 4 Cs. Jeff Cooper's alertness rules are 4. But the three Ts for your gun. You got me there and it's probably VERY obvious.

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You seriously don’t know what the Three-T’s are in the S&W Forum when talking revolvers? I honestly do not believe you, this sounds like a trap.
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Target trigger, target hammer, target stocks.

That’s a beauty and I hope it shoots well also. I, myself, am for sure NOT a member of the “all guns get shot” group, but that’s okay.
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Now that’s nice!
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Target trigger, target hammer, target stocks.

That’s a beauty and I hope it shoots well also. I, myself, am for sure NOT a member of the “all guns get shot” group, but that’s okay.
So far I have resisted the temptation to shoot one of my NIB Smiths, but the it's a losing fight, lol.
You have a really beautiful revolver there, OP! And don't worry, your collection will grow, and grow...
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Congrats 5 nickle revolvers doesn't sound like a meager collection. Extremely nice purchase.
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That looks like the same beauty that was bottom of the revolver counter in Madison , nice revolver congratulations ! The 586 I bought recently was on the shelf above it
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That looks like the same beauty that was bottom of the revolver counter in Madison , nice revolver congratulations ! The 586 I bought recently was on the shelf above it
It is EXACTLY that revolver! Been to Madison from Florence at least 3 times in six months, and got tired of it looking lonely down there all by itself. My 4 inch nickel 19-4 and 2 inch nickel 15-3 came from the store on.Memorial Parkway last year.
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Pictures don't do it justice. I happened to be in the shop today when jframe bought it. Very nice, enjoy it!
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My that's a beauty for sure, shoot it and enjoy it.
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Seeing as how this is a north Alabama centered post, I couldn’t help but reply! Just curious, which store in Madison did you find this beauty? And for certain, it is a fine revolver. Great buy.
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Seeing as how this is a north Alabama centered post, I couldn’t help but reply! Just curious, which store in Madison did you find this beauty? And for certain, it is a fine revolver. Great buy.
Larry's out on I565 has had it gor a pretty good bit. May have paid too much but they don't seem to be getting cheaper.
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That's an awesome Cadillac you have there.




Here's my Cadillac, a 1960 6.5" M27.
No box, no papers (other than a letter of authenticity) no nothing.
Just the Cokes that I added and the trigger shoe that everyone hates. LOL

I have guns worth more money but this one's my favorite.

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Larry's out on I565 has had it gor a pretty good bit. May have paid too much but they don't seem to be getting cheaper.
I have no idea what you paid but now its yours so I doubt that you paid too much.

Congratulations on a beautiful 27-2.
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Larry's out on I565 has had it gor a pretty good bit. May have paid too much but they don't seem to be getting cheaper.
I’m way down in SE Huntsville, and rarely get out to Larry’s on I565. Glad you scored on that S&W. 👍
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It is EXACTLY that revolver! Been to Madison from Florence at least 3 times in six months, and got tired of it looking lonely down there all by itself. My 4 inch nickel 19-4 and 2 inch nickel 15-3 came from the store on.Memorial Parkway last year.
That's a beautiful gun to add to your collection! What's even more amazing is that you and jbtrucker each picked up one for your OWN collections at the same store in the same display case! Glad you each got the one you wanted!

Don't yet have a 27 or 28 N-Frame in my collection but never know when one might pop up!
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Congratulations on a beautiful revolver! I would be happy to have one as nice. As far as paying too much, I don’t believe it. We may buy too early but never pay too much.
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That is some entrance to the N frame game!
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Now, I need an appropriate left handed holster for it. Maybe something a little bit bbq and old school. Any suggestions?
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Beautiful model 27. How about an El Paso Tom Threepersons?

(I lucked out and stumbles onto a lightly used one for my N frame 4 inch Smiths. Also left-handed!)
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Very nice. I’m in the shoot it camp BTW. I shoot and hunt with my 2nd model Hand Ejector Target 44sp. It’s original finish and I imagine it may be the only one that gets to go hunting regularly since so few exist, but to me that’s what it was made for. Congrats on a beauty of a purchase.
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Beautiful model 27. How about an El Paso Tom Threepersons?

(I lucked out and stumbles onto a lightly used one for my N frame 4 inch Smiths. Also left-handed!)
I looked at that EXACT one today, and liked it pretty well, along with their Austin model. Didn't really get a chance to study them much; any idea on the difference in those two models? Looked very similar.
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...I pulled the trigger and bought my first 27-2. Has the three T's, and all paperwork in the bottom of the presentation case, which is still nicely flocked. Has the N serial prefix and I place the date prolly between 1974-1978. I have wanted one for years, and just couldn't let this go... Appears unfired with a very slight turn ring... Just wanted to show it off a bit.

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That's a handsome revolver!

A shooter 3 1/2" Model 27 has been on my want list for so many years, but it has never happened. Maybe one day.
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I always loved Caddies.
Yours is mighty fine.
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Congrats, jframe !


I used to be in the shoot'em all group. But I acquired an unfired Model 67 in the carboard box with all the literature and unopened tools package. I also have a 25-3 unfired in the presentation case with all the literature and tools unused. I just can't bring myself to shoot them. I have other K frames in .38 Special to shoot and I have a 25-2 that is a shooter w/.45 Colt cylinder.
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Been to Madison from Florence at least 3 times in six months, and got tired of it looking lonely down there all by itself.
Hard to believe a revolver as nice as that didn't get picked up before 6 months on a shelf. One like that wouldn't last 3 days around here. Nice find. I'd love to add a blued example like yours, sort of a companion piece to my 6" M28-2.
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Count me right in with the OP.....you found a real sweet one. Whatever you paid doesn't even count...the value will increase no matter what on these 3-1/2" beauties...AND you got all the accessories with it!

I like that classic Buick too! When I came home from 1st tour Army in 1968 I had a tough choice to make...a used but very low mileage 1966 Buick Riviera that was beautiful...then saw a 1968 Olds Tornado that had sat on dealers lot for months, less than 200 demo miles, leather, front wheel chain drive (which is why no one wanted it I guess)...made the deal and drove away.

Wish I still had it today...but I've got the other part of the equation...the 27-2 blue..shipped to Ohio on April5, 1977 per Factory Letter.

I can't believe the condition of your presentation case flocking. Your gun must have been a true safe queen all those years for that flocking to survive as it has.

If you are planning on using that gun as a "truck gun" in your excursions in the Riviera be careful when stuffing under the front seat as the power seat motor may scratch it up.
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Count me right in with the OP.....you found a real sweet one. Whatever you paid doesn't even count...the value will increase no matter what on these 3-1/2" beauties...AND you got all the accessories with it!

I like that classic Buick too! When I came home from 1st tour Army in 1968 I had a tough choice to make...a used but very low mileage 1966 Buick Riviera that was beautiful...then saw a 1968 Olds Tornado that had sat on dealers lot for months, less than 200 demo miles, leather, front wheel chain drive (which is why no one wanted it I guess)...made the deal and drove away.

Wish I still had it today...but I've got the other part of the equation...the 27-2 blue..shipped to Ohio on April5, 1977 per Factory Letter.

I can't believe the condition of your presentation case flocking. Your gun must have been a true safe queen all those years for that flocking to survive as it has.

If you are planning on using that gun as a "truck gun" in your excursions in the Riviera be careful when stuffing under the front seat as the power seat motor may scratch it up.
Haha, true about the seat! Actually just got power seat working again; grease was all caked up in the transmission part. I may get this gun lettered as well. I, too, was surprised at the case condition. BTW, love the old Toronados, but those 1st gen Rivs have always been a favorite, ever since I saw pics of my Dad's '65 that he bought new.
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Jframe, per your question, the El Paso catalog shows the Austin as having a full back flap/belt loop and the retaining leather across the front. The Tom Threepersons is less bulky/simpler with a shorter belt loop.

Good luck in any decision you make.

By the way, the closest car I had to those years was my ‘66 red Wildcat convertible with very good dealer installed A/C. Nice car - and the 401 was a great runner. Went down the road quite a few years ago, but kept my low mileage ‘69 Coupe DeVille

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Well beimg from North Alabama, I have to post on this. Nimrod 44 told me about being there when the purchase was made the other day. Very nice gun, congrats on a good catch.
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