The 8 3/8" Appreciation Thread!

Nframe_is_no1 · #1 09-12-2011, 11:34 PM

I thought it was time to give our long tubed Smiths the respect they deserve! I have always liked 8 3/8" Smiths, especially model 27s even though the knowledgeable collectors here say they tend to bring a bit less than other lengths. An 8 3/8" 27 was on my grail list for years, and then last year I found two in about a month. Anyway, here's my 8 3/8" Smiths, feel free to add yours!

Model 17-3, 3Ts and special order factory red insert patridge blade front sight

S series Model 27-2 (1966), 3Ts as well as special order red ramp front /white outline rear sights.

Model 27-3, 3Ts:

Model 460 XVR:

Model 500:

Dennis The B · #2 09-12-2011, 11:38 PM

...I own. A real tack driver.

GLL · #3 09-13-2011, 12:56 AM

25-5

Jerry

TDC · #4 09-13-2011, 04:46 AM

Three N frames that haven't been included yet....

glenncal1 · #5 09-13-2011, 10:04 AM

I have a few:

27

29

17

53

48

fyimo · #6 09-13-2011, 10:57 AM

Here's mine
29-2

629 no dash

14-4

17-4

Model 27-2

nightshade2x · #7 09-13-2011, 11:07 AM

Here's a few I have (had):

14-4 (sold)

Target Python (sold)

586

27-2

29-2 (pictured in the center) with the rest of the gang

Nice stuff guys. I tend to like the long tubes.

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

bmcgilvray · #8 09-13-2011, 11:12 AM

I like the ungainly things for some reason. They're posted here.
The Long-Barreled Smith & Wesson Thread

rags · #9 09-13-2011, 12:08 PM

Just the one...27-2

rags

kenjen · #10 09-13-2011, 01:21 PM

my 686-1

Wyatt Burp · #11 09-13-2011, 02:31 PM

This 1979 29-2 is the only 8 3/8" S&W I've ever owned. With Claro Walnut Karacs.

bravastar1 · #12 09-13-2011, 11:46 PM

How about a Md 29 no dash. If there is another out there I would love to see it.

digi-shots · #13 09-15-2011, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bravastar1

How about a Md 29 no dash. If there is another out there I would love to see it.

Here's mine... shipped December 1963:

YeshuaIsa53 · #14 09-15-2011, 08:12 AM

My two favorites:
14-1 minty
14-1 formerly used in competition, not by me

Mike1957 · #15 10-18-2011, 05:39 PM

17-4

29-3

500

nutsforsmiths · #16 09-14-2011, 01:21 AM

I have a few, but this is the only one I have a picture uploaded for right now.
It is a Pre-29 that was originally shipped in 1956 with a 6.5" barrel, then sent back to the factory when the 8 3/8" barrel length first came out around 1958-59. Then it was shipped back in the new style case.
I will try and get pictures of the others that I have up at a later date.

TAROMAN · #17 09-14-2011, 01:29 AM

29-2. Bought this one in 1975 at the height of Dirty Harry mania. Found it to be a great hunting and later silhouette gun:

17-6. Wanted a .22 companion gun to the .44, so this one was added about 1981. Very good silhouette and pest gun:

14-4. LGS got this one in about the same time. So, why not? A nice revolver, but I've never shot it much:

(barrel isn't bent, just my cheapo camera)

RKmesa · #18 09-14-2011, 02:47 AM

Hey - you guys are letting the secret out on the greatness of these long tubed revolvers.

Now we're going to see prices start to jump. I actually have a bunch of the long tube 27's, pre 27's and pre-war 357's and have shared many of the photos on the Forum. Here is a non RM with a HBH and 8.375" barrel (I don't think that I have shared this one yet):

Whoops

- This gun is a little pre 1962 - Hope you'll forgive me for posting it in this part of the Forum....

glenncal1 · #19 09-14-2011, 09:52 AM

RK, that is a sweet one. I will offer you 5x the original list price for the gun

GF · #20 09-14-2011, 11:00 AM

Man!

Some heavy hitters posting in this thread. Nice guns boys.

Let me sneak a few in...

29-2

Mod 18

Mod 27-2

14-3

GF

fyimo · #21 09-14-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GF

Man!

Some heavy hitters posting in this thread. Nice guns boys.

Let me sneak a few in...

GF

Great revolvers and beautful photos as always. Those are some killer grips on the 14-4 and 27-2

Chubbo · #22 09-14-2011, 03:51 PM

My long tube collection. The Magna Classic 629 is about 7/8" short, but was in the picture I had. The others are a mod.14-4, a 27-2 and a 57.

Chubbo

Nframe_is_no1 · #23 09-17-2011, 09:33 PM

Beautiful guns everyone so far! I am really impressed! Now I have to get a new keyboard since I soaked this one with drool.

BTW,

Quote:

Originally Posted by GF

Man!

Some heavy hitters posting in this thread. Nice guns boys.

Let me sneak a few in...

Mod 18

GF

I never heard of a model 18 with an 8 3/8" barrel! They were only made in 4". Is that a rebarrel or did you mean to say model 17?

teesur · #24 09-17-2011, 10:53 PM

Another Model 25-5
teesur.

pharmer · #25 09-18-2011, 12:18 AM

Only one, 29-5. Joe

GF · #26 09-19-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nframe_is_no1

Beautiful guns everyone so far! I am really impressed! Now I have to get a new keyboard since I soaked this one with drool.

BTW,

I never heard of a model 18 with an 8 3/8" barrel! They were only made in 4". Is that a rebarrel or did you mean to say model 17?

32 D'oh's in 15 Seconds - YouTube

Yes it is a Mod 17. Forgive me, I'm new at this....

GF

Nframe_is_no1 · #27 09-19-2011, 11:40 PM

GF,
Thanks for getting back to me on that. My curiousity was killing me! Mistakes happen.

410bore · #28 09-14-2011, 04:22 PM

617-0

17-6

have a couple more but dont have pics handy

TDC · #29 09-14-2011, 10:19 PM

WOW!!! I don't think I've ever seen a thread where every single gun displayed was at the top of my "drool" list and at least worthy of a "Like" button.

I don't need to name everybody because you all know who you are.....

What a great crossover display of S&W's from all era's and frame sizes....

valkyriekl · #30 09-15-2011, 01:43 AM

I just picked up this 27-2 yesterday (for a song and a dance, too!), my first and (so far) only revolver with a long tube, so now I can join in on this thread:

redbos · #31 09-15-2011, 08:28 AM

You know, I have a bunch of 6 inch Smiths, but I am inspired. Those 27-2's and Model 14's with the long tubes have me looking now! Like someone said, the secret is out, prices will rise now!

Sportsterguy · #32 09-15-2011, 06:05 PM

Beautiful Hog Legs guys! Make for one accurate revolver and tames them magnums down. My best friend offered me his 8 3/8 nickeled no dash 57 with the presentation case, tools, paperwork and ANIB for $500.00 some 3 or so years ago. Turned him down as I was on a 3" kick, now I'm kicking myself for not buying it.

aslap · #33 09-15-2011, 06:39 PM

Given to me for a bit of work cataloging a gun collection.
What a world!!

Tony S.

nutsforsmiths · #34 09-16-2011, 12:15 AM

Here are a few more that I just uploaded.

Model 48-3 shipped in 1977. I have the original magna grips for this pistol, but I enjoy shooting it with the grips that are on it

Model 647

Model 57 shipped in 1975

big50_1 · #35 09-21-2011, 01:15 AM

My most favorite .357: 27-2

29-3: Too much gun for me; hence, gone. Getting older makes snappy recoil not fun.

These are great hunting guns. Good to shoot but awkward otherwise.

S&W_aussie · #36 10-15-2011, 05:31 AM

My meagre contribution:

A couple of nickel 29-2s

GM4spd · #37 10-18-2011, 11:57 AM

from June 6,1960

Trighap · #38 10-18-2011, 01:18 PM

I had one in 45 Colt 20 years ago. it could hit a qt. oil can at 85 yards from just a sitting position w/o a rest of any kind. But I sold it for reasons I can no longer remember. I was young & dumb at the time...

SgtSam · #39 10-20-2011, 11:01 AM

Don't have any pictures, don't have a digital camera.

But, I do have an M27-2 with the 8-3/8" pipe. Gorgeous gun, but I'm thinking of selling it.

I used to have an M57 with the 8-3/8". Sold it some 15 years ago. Sorta' regret its passing, but it was killing my hands to shoot it much. I didn't reload at the time and the only ammo available was .41Mag full power loads.

I did sell an M29 with a 6" barrel. Couldn't stand the .44Mag loads anymore, same problem as the .41Mag, and thought I'd just replace it with a .44Spl model. Didn't do that, however.

teesur · #40 10-20-2011, 06:40 PM

Here is another Model 27-2, c. Jan. 1976. This one shoots about as well as any revolver I've ever shot.
teesur.

Rich King · #41 10-18-2011, 04:17 PM

I currently own this one a S&W 17-5 with 3-T's, but I have had 2- 57's in 8 3/8" one nickel one blue with the wooden boxs.
Regards,
Rich King

MAG-NUM · #42 10-18-2011, 04:57 PM

GM4 the finish on your gun is amazing

Below is my 586 no dash.

And a mint model 57 in a relined display case.

Tom K · #43 10-18-2011, 09:45 PM

I don't have any pictures handy, but squirreled away in my safe are 8-3/8 Models 17, 48, 14, 27, 29 and 25.

My first was the Model 17 bought about ten years ago. I didn't particularly want it but it was at a pawn shop and it was so pretty I couldn't stand the thought of some knucklehead (besides me) getting his mitts on it. As my close-up vision gets worse, my interest in the longer barrels rises. Still looking for a long Model 57.

YeshuaIsa53 · #44 10-20-2011, 02:38 AM

14-3, another of my favorites

bshepherd · #45 10-20-2011, 05:16 AM

27-2 and 629. I need a 57, a 29, a nickel one etc

one eye joe · #46 10-20-2011, 10:22 PM

My 629 Classic Hunter, wearing Sambar Stags by Eagle.......

bluetopper · #47 10-21-2011, 01:17 AM

My Model 14-4. I have this pic in photobucket but see no icon to click on to type the URL.

pennlineman · #48 11-24-2011, 06:41 AM

My model 500 and a 14-4 that I just got yesterday.

Flint Ridge · #49 11-24-2011, 08:17 AM

Looks like I should add the 27-2 of mine to the list, circa 1976ish and unfired.

Auto Mag · #50 09-20-2016, 05:36 PM

Does anybody have any "normal" guns on here that aren't Mint...?? Sheesh, this is just unbelievable!

I have never seen so many Presentation and diamond grips in my life. I am new here so...

I love smooth presentation grips and kinda collect them.