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I picked this up the other day.
Then the same week I got this one.
My latest last week is a NIB 3.5" 27-2 that came with wood box with all, and even the cardboard shipping box. It is the most pristine, beautifully finished smith I have. Gorgeous. I will have to take some pics this weekend. I have definitely succumbed to the 27 sickness.
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I've only got one and it was shipped to Fairbanks, AK March 16, 1979. How it got down here to Kansas in as new condition I'll never know. I bought it about 4 years ago. It has a concave shaped white dot front patridge sight. I asked about that in my factory letter request but Roy didn't make any comment one way or the other. I put a set of Keith Brown magnas on it as the factory targets are too big for my hands. It's in my old George Lawrence rig. Think I'll take it on a mountain lion hunt next year.
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I've only got one and it was shipped to Fairbanks, AK March 16, 1979. How it got down here to Kansas in as new condition I'll never know. I bought it about 4 years ago. It has a concave shaped white dot front patridge sight. I asked about that in my factory letter request but Roy didn't make any comment one way or the other. I put a set of Keith Brown magnas on it as the factory targets are too big for my hands. It's in my old George Lawrence rig. Think I'll take it on a mountain lion hunt next year.
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What did the KB stocks cost, if I may ask?
And what are the bullets in the ammo? They look longer than usual.
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I've only got one and it was shipped to Fairbanks, AK March 16, 1979. How it got down here to Kansas in as new condition I'll never know. I bought it about 4 years ago. It has a concave shaped white dot front patridge sight. I asked about that in my factory letter request but Roy didn't make any comment one way or the other. I put a set of Keith Brown magnas on it as the factory targets are too big for my hands. It's in my old George Lawrence rig. Think I'll take it on a mountain lion hunt next year.
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KSCowboy;
I,ve been reviewing old, interesting posts, in these threads. in your post #71 of 2/12/2010, you posted a picture of a S&W mod 27, 6" revolver with a Geo. Lawrence Rig. You stated that you intended to take it on a mountain lion hunt the next year. I was curious, as to whether you made that mountain lion hunt? A life ambition of mine, was to obtain a Geo. Lawrence holster of the style, and quality of the one that you showed in your post. Do you still have that one? Thanks.
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KS, a mountain lion should be happy to be shot with a gun that nice. Stunning grips and holster too.
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I only have 3 M27's so far.
Top one is a pre M27 and the bottom one is a M27 no dash
This one's a 5 digit S/N pre M27 with a 5" barrel. Stocks number to the gun. Since this picture I've put on a nice set of non-relieved targets.
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Howdy TexasStar,
The KB grips cost $265, I saved up quite a while to get them.
The bullets are the classic Keith from Lyman mould 358439. 358439 is the hollow point designation for the 358429 solid nose mould. They are too long in Magnum cases to work in a M27 so you have to load them in 38 special cases. That's the way Elmer started out with these as there were no 357's when he designed the bullet for use in SAA's and HD or Outdoorsmans.
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...same 5" 27-2 with its 6" brother, a 27-3, a 4" Nickel 27-2, a 5" 27-nodash (with matching/numbered diamond magnas), and a Pre-27 3.5".
The 27 is why I am a S&W "collector" (accumulator). Besides the Model 10 M&P to me they are they defining revolver of the 20th century.
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I'm guessing some picture taking is in my future. I have my Dad's pre-27. It originally came with two sets of grips. As I was going through a cigar box of old gun stuff I found a set of N-frame grips with s/n stamped in them. It turns out Dad never tossed anything, they were the small originals to the gun.
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A 5" 27-2 made around 1977-78 with TH, TT. Last owner says less than 20 rounds put through it.
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I want a 27 with the 8 3/8" barrel, but I want a red ramp rather than a partridge sight. I've only seen 1 like that. Does anybody know when the red ramp was available on this revolver? Thanks
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Here's my 8 3/8" 27-2 1974 NIB never cocked turned or fired after the factory...
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Also shown with some buddies...Including a few that "turn the wrong way"...and also with my father-in-law's 17-(3?)4
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.357 N frame!!
You guys have some gorgeous .357's , congrats to everyone of you and thanks for sharing. Really fantastic revolvers.
Funny, I remember being told back in the 1980's that the N fame is much too big for the 357 cartridge.... I'm glad I finally woke up, but boy it took me way too long..... With the right grips and that famous action, S&W's .357 N frames really are special, no wonder the "old timers" really liked them back in the day.
First, here is an old family .357 Magnum that I am very grateful to have inherited. No box or whatnot, just the gun, and the original grips and Tyler T are in the safe. I believe these (old school, refinished cherrywood) Fitz grips will stay on this revolver. The design of these grips is from the right time frame - and as a bonus they do wonders for the recoil and accuracy. Serial number is S103XXX. I wish I had some hardcast Skeeter or Keith loads ready for this, but (the reduced power) Winchester Silvertips are my carry load anyway. This .357 definitely will keep a smile on my face.
And here is an eight shooter .357 Magnum, it cost less than a popular 1911 I was looking at, and this piece was simply much too good to pass up. I hope to eventually add a good gold bead up front on this.
I'd like more of the 3 1/2"ers, but this is more than I had back in the 1980's.....
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Time to bring thread to the front of the line
My new to me M27-2 The walnut magnas are ugly and useless to me even with Tyler T's so I got these coke palm swell Grips from Mr. Kurac and love them.
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The third in my modest collection
This one, made in 1978, has a couple of small places on the barrel, but was too good a buy to pass.
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My new to me M27-2 The walnut magnas are ugly and useless to me even with Tyler T's so I got these coke palm swell Grips from Mr. Kurac and love them.
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I'v watched this thread since it's start. It is one of my favorite threads, and shows many of my all time favorite revolvers the 3.5" Mod. 27, The most beautiful revolver in my world. I suppose it would be possible to make, a 3.5" 27 unattractive, but so far no one has done it, on this thread. The Mod. 27, in all its configurations are beautiful, and plus, have for me a great triggers. Over many years the 3.5" Mod. 27, has become my favorite revolver. Hope I didn't make it sound to syrupy, I'ts just the way I feel.
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May I ask what the Kurac grips are made of? my guess is ebony. they really compliment your 27. Kurak makes some great grips.
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QUOTE=james56;135410741]My new to me M27-2 The walnut magnas are ugly and useless to me even with Tyler T's so I got these coke palm swell Grips from Mr. Kurac and love them.[/QUOTE]
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'75, 27-2, my most favorite .357, balances perfectly in the hand.
Actually walked into a store years ago and saw two identical 27-2s, this and another one and bought both. Later sold one to fund other S&Ws. The nickel on this was LNIB; however, I subsequently got a 13-2 nickel that was "cloudy". I then realized that nickel could be scratched and "funky".
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I hate this, I hate this!! The last five S&Ws I looked at to purchase in CA had rubber grips. Seems the owners want to get another $$ bump from the grips. The owner wants $700 for this and it's not complete. I've been collecting ex-LEO guns and for me, rubber is O.K. BUT not on a N frame w/a wooden box.
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Well, I think $700 is a little high w/o the proper grips, but at least you get two screwdrivers and not a mop! 
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This is the gun that brought me to this forum. A just-inherited 1958 Model 27 (no dash) that belonged to my wife's late grandfather and, as stated earlier in this thread, has been "humiliated with a set of Plastic stags." Since it was grandpa's gun, the cheap Franzite stags will stay. 
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700 might be high but for 700 and a few hundred more you can get a set of Keith grips and have a nicer revolver than a new classic S&W. When it comes to older S&W's I can rationalize anything
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Beautiful gun and photos! Thanks for posting!
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27-5 that gobbles up the original .357 Magnum Load and accurately shoots .38 Special 148 grain wadcutters.
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Love the grips. Whose are they?
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My 1973 model with a 6" barrel.
My 1976 model with a 5" barrel.
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