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Old 05-05-2009, 02:24 PM
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I think she is a Pre 27, what do you guys think. How do you measure the barrel length? She is 3.5 inches from the tip of the barrel to the cylinder. She is pinned and recessed. I know that the Goodyear’s have no business on this gun and will correct that issue shortly. The Goodyear’s are better than what was on it when she came from Dad. If I remember the story correctly Dad bought her off a friend of his in the late 60's. The area he and my Mom lived in had a serial rapist that Mom was worried about and Dads friend sold him the 357 magnum for $50. There is no model number stamped on the crane just 40966. The other weird thing is how far away the S is before the actual serial number begins. Can you guys confirm she is a Pre 27 and what her approximate DOB is? The serial number is S 139092. I am going to be buying a light box soon as you guys take much better pictures than I am able to.







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Old 05-05-2009, 02:39 PM
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That is quite a beauty and it looks like it is a pre 27 and probably worth well over a grand. If you can't afford the correct diamond wood grips buy some plastic pearl grips with the S&W monogram. It would look a whole lot better and it already looks great!
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Old 05-05-2009, 03:02 PM
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Yep, pre-Model 27 in the very desirable and more valuable 3.5" barrel length.
Darn nice gun.
Manufacture date 1954-1955 according to Nahas and Supica's Standard Catalog of S&W, 3d. Edition.
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Old 05-05-2009, 03:03 PM
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Definitely a pre-27 and a nice one at that. You are correct on the 3 1/2" bbl. The S placement is pretty normal.
Dont have my book handy, but I am going to say about 1954. I believe 1953 started at S113XXX.
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Old 05-05-2009, 03:06 PM
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Correct diamond grips in great shape would be real pricy (around $300) so a good set of later N frame Targets would really dress up the gun. The non diamond targets would be half of the cost or less (around $100) of the correct grips.

27-2 with non diamond targets


Another option off Ebay is a set of new diamond grips sold by S&W for $66 and there is a dealer on Ebay sells them for $45

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Old 05-05-2009, 03:29 PM
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Smooth targets look pretty good on a pre 27 also.
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That's the nicest $50.00 gun I have seen in a lonnnng long time.

You have a real dandy there.
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:42 AM
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Thanks for all the great info guys. I was very happy to get another gun out of Florida before the elements got to her. She unfortunately didn't fair as well as my grandfathers model 36 she has some pitting but I am going to get some stuff from the gun shop that will hopefully neutralize it so of doesn't get worse. What would you guys estimate the value at? I won't ever sell it but I do make sure my insurance is up to date as I add to the collection.
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Or you might try some of Patrick's Stag grips.
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H Richard, Those are some of the nicest grips that I have seen Patrick make. Is it possible to see a picture for the other side also?
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Or you might try some of Patrick's Stag grips.
Oh boy me likey those! Then Dads could be a larger twin to my Grandfathers.
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Or you might try some of Patrick's Stag grips.
H Richard, do you by any chance have a link to Patricks grips?
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ETA Found it. Here it is.

http://www.grashornsgunworks.com/
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This 27-2 3.5", made in 1978, is my "barbeque" gun. The grips were specially made for it by Collins, and are perfect in every respect. I acquired the gun ANIB, and put 20 rounds through it just to sight it in. If you want to dress up your snubby 27, Collins grips might be a good option.

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Old 05-07-2009, 10:21 AM
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Very nice revolver.
another option would be some "Cokes" or some Magna's made by forum member Kurac. Not original, but some of the nicest looking grips I have ever seen. And yes, I own several sets.
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Don't buy a light box. Make one, its real easy and very inexcpencive. Nice looking revolver by the way.
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Old 05-09-2009, 03:55 AM
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Congratulations on a wonderful firearm.


This might give you some ideas on a light box

http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent
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Old 05-10-2009, 03:56 PM
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Thanks for the light box I to guys! That will save some cash for sure.
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