A local auction has what appears to be an early 70's model 27 with a 3" (NOT 3.5") barrel. Is anyone familiar with this? It does not look shortened in the photos.
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
Model 27 Snub?
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Did they measure correctly.......all the way to the front of the cylinder ....... often uninformed sellers measure; muzzle to the front of the frame.
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It was probably 3.49" and they rounded downward. 
If there is any significant barrel length beyond the half-lug, it is a 3.5".
If there is any significant barrel length beyond the half-lug, it is a 3.5".
OP
No, it is 3", ending at the front edge of the underlug.
Pictures?????????????????
So, from front of cyl to the muzzle is 3" ?
Bubba's been at it again.
Poor Bubba gets blamed for everything. I hope he has retired and moved on to classic cars.
Not much to go on but couldn't it also be something good like a Jovino ?
Sounds like a cut barrel. S&W did not make a 27 less than 3 1/2". It could be a custom re-make, such as a Jovino.
OP
My apologies. Took a closer look and it is 3.5". Sorry for the goose chase.
Bob
Bob
Now that you've managed to get everyone going, you tell us it's a 3.5" barrel. Thank you.
To your original question, many of us are familiar with the 3 1/2" 27, & pre 27. One of the finest handguns S&W ever made.
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How can you not love a three and half inch S&W model 27?
Go get it!!!
Go get it!!!
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Do not pass "Go" without grabbing a 3.5" 27 
Not a 27 but it is a snub
Not a 27, but its poor cousin, the 28-2.
Started out as a 6" with New York State police. Sometime in its life, it ended up getting a face lift, most likely by Mr. Jovino.
Would love to have a 2.5 model 27
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Not a 27, but its poor cousin, the 28-2.
Started out as a 6" with New York State police. Sometime in its life, it ended up getting a face lift, most likely by Mr. Jovino.
Would love to have a 2.5 model 27
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=302654&stc=1&d=1505320493
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=302655&stc=1&d=1505320536
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