The 357 Magnum 3 1/2" and 5" Reintroduction 27-5, bought one of each

[blackdeuce]

The 3 1/2" and 5" barrels were reintroduced as 27-5 in 1991. Morado wood target grips. Production run of 1500. I don't know if that's the total for both barrel lengths or if there were 1500 of each. Anybody know?

Found these with a 5 inch nickel 27-2. So, I bought them all (my wallet says ouch).

I know they aren't P&R, but still nice guns. Anyone else have these?

 

[wcat94]

This 8 3/8 is a 27-5, the last of the long barrel 27's before being discontinued.
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[RT44nut]

Very nice. From what I’ve read, there were only 1500 in this short run and when one comes along, it brings a premium. To get one of both is awesome. Looks like they were shipped 17 days apart.

 

[blackdeuce]

This 8 3/8 is a 27-5, the last of the long barrel 27's before being discontinued.
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Very nice.

 

[ptgarcia]

In profile I don't think there is a better looking gun than the 5". I'd be beyond excited to have this collection.

 

[65-2x2]

Outstanding! Congrats!

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

What a fantastic find.

 

[The Gila Bender]

My 27-5 sn BHF38xx (1991, not lettered) was acquired in February 2021 from a Forum member. Glad to have it!

 

[boykinlp]

The 3 1/2" and 5" barrels were reintroduced as 27-5 in 1991. Morado wood target grips. Production run of 1500. I don't know if that's the total for both barrel lengths or if there were 1500 of each. Anybody know?

Found these with a 5 inch nickel 27-2. So, I bought them all (my wallet says ouch).

I know they aren't P&R, but still nice guns. Anyone else have these?

Beautiful guns…..ALL! I am not an expert in wood types. Are you sure the grips are made from Morado wood? I would have guessed Goncalo Alves. Thanks for sharing.
Larry

 

[SixgunFife]

Well-done! I only recently read about this special run of 27s and would be happy to own either / both. Congratulations!

 

[blackdeuce]

Beautiful guns…..ALL! I am not an expert in wood types. Are you sure the grips are made from Morado wood? I would have guessed Goncalo Alves. Thanks for sharing.
Larry

I'm no wood expert, either. I took that from the 5th edition of SCSW.

Thank you for the comments.

 

[bobsguns]

I would soak my head in gasoline & run through a meth lab for a 3-1/2".

 

[AZAL]

I would soak my head in gasoline & run through a meth lab for a 3-1/2".

I would soak my head in gasoline & run through a meth lab for a 3-1/2".

Really? I have one for sale. Interested? Just ask. Not cheap!

 

[AZAL]

27-2 (; very light usage-in storage since 1985 after service by Nelson in Scottsdale/Phoenix. Me-Old now. Need Cash. Cherished all those years. Interested? Not cheap: >$2000; #101025, all match.

 

[bph9]

One of the dumbest moves Smith ever made was discontinuing the 8 3/8 inch revovlers. It could not have been from lack of sales. Probably they wanted to build only the most popular barrel lengths.

 

[Ameshawki]

One of the dumbest moves Smith ever made was discontinuing the 8 3/8 inch revovlers. It could not have been from lack of sales. Probably they wanted to build only the most popular barrel lengths.

I seriously doubt they were selling well at all. I don't know a soul with an 8 3/8 anything.