Did anyone else see the Transitional 357 Magnum on GB this weekend?

JSW · Jan 13, 2014

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This early post war 357 ran on Gunbroker last Saturday, but not for very long. I thought about bidding on it myself but with the non-factory refinish I decided to pass. Originally it started as a regular auction but then got changed to buy it now. I was hoping to see the auction go the full week. These guns rarely come up for sale and I wanted to see how high it would go.

Smith and Wesson S&W Pre 27 357 Nickel Stag Grips : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

H Richard · Jan 13, 2014

I was really surprised at what it brought, especially in the finish condition it had. It amazes me how much the Pre-27's continue to appreciate.

410bore · Jan 13, 2014

H Richard said:
I was really surprised at what it brought, especially in the finish condition it had. It amazes me how much the Pre-27's continue to appreciate.

H Richard,

that is a Transition MAGNUM, not a Pre-27...even though it was refinished that was a super steal....there aren't many of those...

arjay · Jan 13, 2014

I had no idea these existed...

jjbrewst1 · Jan 13, 2014

It was a great weekend indeed. I found it on GB. Couldn't believe my eyes. It's bought, paid for, and on its way truly a beautiful piece of history.

410bore · Jan 13, 2014

If there was ever a gun that was deserved of a quality restoration, that gun is sure it Jim. I'd spend the money to get it put back to original if it were mine.

1blindref · Jan 13, 2014

I'm with Kris. That's one I'd have restored considering it's already been refinished. But like somebody posted in one of my threads, it's easy to spend someone elses money!

410bore · Jan 13, 2014

1blindref said:
I'm with Kris. That's one I'd have restored considering it's already been refinished. But like somebody posted in one of my threads, it's easy to spend someone elses money!

So easy Rick, all I have to do is type

weatherby · Jan 13, 2014

1blindref said:
I'm with Kris. That's one I'd have restored considering it's already been refinished. But like somebody posted in one of my threads, it's easy to spend someone elses money!

Well if he gets something next month I could help with the funds

JSW · Jan 13, 2014

jjbrewst1 said:
It was a great weekend indeed. I found it on GB. Couldn't believe my eyes. It's bought, paid for, and on its way truly a beautiful piece of history.

Congratulations on a rare find!

jjbrewst1 · Jan 13, 2014

I have to give credit as this find was a joint effort with fellow SWCA member Nate Mayor. Who I Value as my 3rd edition catalog. He has one of the finest 357 Magnum collections I have seen.

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bmg60 · Jan 13, 2014

Hi
Nice score there are only 15 with this one documented most were 5 inch and 3 1/2 and most went to police departments. there were two orders that went to Kansas for the KHP. the total made was 140
here is a picture of the one I own.

Jim

bmg60-albums-4-screw-5-screw-27-s-picture11311-357-transiton-5-inch-final.jpg

Maximumbob54 · Jan 13, 2014

I've not seen the grip cap done like that before and I like it.

Modified · Jan 13, 2014

I'm pretty much always against refinishing a gun, no matter what happened to it. This one however? Seems like this is a gun that is screaming for a restoration.

05CarbonDRZ · Jan 13, 2014

Way to go Jim,You deserve it more than anyone I can think of.

RKmesa · Jan 13, 2014

Jim:

Congrats!!!

bigmoose · Jan 13, 2014

What features define a "Transition Magnum"? Thanks.

05CarbonDRZ · Jan 13, 2014

The main Two are the long pre war action and the micrometer click rear sight.

beagleye · Jan 14, 2014

bigmoose said:
What features define a "Transition Magnum"? Thanks.

Also the single line address helps.

JSW · Jan 14, 2014

bigmoose said:
What features define a "Transition Magnum"? Thanks.

The transitional 357 was basically a pre-war gun but with the following updates – post war grips, sights and hammer safety. They all have serial numbers beginning with "S"

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