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The M27 In my opinion, the S&W Model 27 in 5" barrel length represents the ultimate in revolver design. First of all, it is the most aesthetically pleasing to look at, and second, its balance is virtually perfect. My copy, one of only two M27s that I own (the other is a nickel version in 6")...

M27 Dash-2 David LaPell's M27 dash-2 is a real beauty, and as I have observed before, represents the picture of one of my Grail guns. That barrel length and frame size call out perfection in a .357, the N guns of S&W being the ultimate in revolvers. I'm hot on the trail of one as I write...

M629 Magna Classic I have one of these, a polished SS version, that I bought recently from a friend. The gun is NIB and is accompanied by all the accessories, including a beautiful presentation box, just as it came from the factory, like yours. I consider myself very lucky to have found one...

Cleaning Kits I'll take them all. PM or e-mail me at [email protected].

M28-2 Revolver If I were you, I'd stay away from this revolver and wait until a better example of a 28 shows up. There are lots of them available out there, many in great condition at prices far below what you'd end up paying first to buy, then refinish this badly corroded piece. It's your...

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You'll be forever sorry if you let that five-inch 27 get away. I've been looking for one for a very long time without success. Failing the five-inch, grab the three-incher. That's another hard-to-find item. The others on your list are somewhat easier to pick up, and now that you have the...

Model 57 Your revolver is a beauty, and is perfectly matched with those lovely grips (I know Smith & Wesson call them "stocks", but I find that a little dated, don't you?) The .41 has always been my favorite caliber, and the M57 my favorite engine to launch it. I envy your gun, grips, knife...

M60 price check I have one just like yours, which I bought last year for $500 otd, with box and papers. I was happy to pay that price, considering the fine condition of the weapon. Unfortunately, prices on used S&W revolvers today seem to be much higher across the board, so one has to search...

N-Frame Case E-mail sent.

Can you tell me about the grips on the gun in the second photo? That's a cool-lookin' revolver.

Your Model 53 You have inherited a rare and beautiful revolver, one that is without doubt quite valuable, that I'm certain you'd want to keep in your family. I found one a year or so ago that was in good condition, but without the adaptors and extra cylinder, and I gladly paid $850 for it...

Model 29-2 That's a beautiful example of a dash 2, and some fine photography. I have its twin, although the stocks are not quite so pretty as yours. I love the long-barrel N-frames, which to my eye are among the most elegant of revolvers. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

Your Model 27 is beautiful indeed, and is perfectly set off by those lovely stags. This model Smith & Wesson has been, for me, the most elegant of revolvers; so much so that I have several of them, except for one in 5" barrel length! I'm envious, to say the least, but I must congratulate you...

TH/TT Question +1 on what Doc44 advises. That's a beautiful M19, by the way.