I know of a collector who has a S & W model 27-2. This is a Nickel revolver with a 4 inch barrel. It has presentation stocks and presentation box with cleaning kit. It has been in a climate controlled safe since new and has never been fired. These were only made i believe for only 2 years. He has not told me his asking price yet. I have seen only 2 other in 4 inch, but nothing like this one that in NIB for a 33 year old gun. Im thinking anywhere between $1100.00 - $1300.00 ? Any thoughts would be helpful....thanks

TOOOOOOOO high!!!
While they are somewhat hard to find, they are out there and even at a premium you should still be able to find one less than $900. Granted the NIB condition is a plus but still.....

Around 2003 I thought I wanted a 4" 27-2.

I passed on one at $450

Then I said no thanks to one at $400.

Finally skipped one at $385.

Then decided maybe I didn't want one after all.

Don't regret it much.

I think the price is too high, but what the heck do I know about prices. I passed on a nice nickel M58 about 18 months ago because I thought the price was too high. I regret passing on it because that price is lower than what I am finding now. If you want it as a keeper and can afford it, heck buy it.

The 4"ers are scarse and in nickel even scarser, but I still would think it could be in the one grand range.

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I agree,too high. Maybe his asking price won't be as much as you seem to be anticipating. While it's true that less guns of any particular model are made with a nickel finish,MOST of the 4" 27's I've seen in the last few years have been of the nickel variety. Go figure. I passed on one as you describe about 2 years ago at $750. One of my many errors in judgement.
f.t.

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Year before last, I grabbed one at a show. 1980 manufacture, 4", nickel, case, tools, paperwork, original receipt. Thought I got a deal at $700. I still think $1100-$1300 is still a bit high. See if you can start at about $800-$850, and go up from there.

You never know...

This one in the complete presentation box was $435 here in southern California (with original grips) ! I must admit that was a few years ago !
I feel it might be a $1000 gun in this state now since it is illegal to "import" ! Its blue cousin may be worth even more around here !

Jerry

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I second fat tom's assertion that the 4 inch M-27-2 commonly has a nickel finish. I have only seen nickel ones in person; never seen a blue one.

Jerry, those stocks are gorgeous.

I would rather have a blued gun, and I can tell you that $1000 would be the limit I would pay for one. I got my 3 1/2 inch 27-2 for under $800 about three years ago, and while they are more common than the 4-inch, it seems no one is beating down any doors for the 4-inch especially since you can get a super clean 4-inch Model 28 and that's where most folks go when it comes down to it.

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Yes David but, you are talking Chevy to Cadillac comparing the 28 to a 27. Yeah you've got a 4" N-frame, but it ends there. Think collectability.

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I'd take nickel over blue any day. I've owned stainless, nickel and blue guns. Of the 3 the least desirable is blue. S&W should have just painted the guns I think it would be more durable. I no longer buy S&W blue revolvers because they don't hold up.

Since you know the seller sit down and discuss the gun with him. If you end up buying it you will have paid a price that you are comfortable with. Like everyone else I have felt that I over paid for a gun before but in the end I'm usually happy that I bought it.

@OHIO58

Take my advice as a 27-2 collector and just buy it. Never mind the guys who holler "too expensive"...i got a just a like new one for $700 in 2010. Of course his has no box, tools, nothing. NIB is NIB and those have a premium. And guess what, prices for these kinds of collectable guns are UP! BTW I have just recently bought a 99% 4" nickel, never mind the price, it was fair but not cheap. I asked myself, do I want to risk having to keep looking for another year to maybe save a couple bucks..? There you are.

So the 4" blued ones are worth more than the nickle ones? Is that because of the numbers produced? And does anyone know what those numbers are?
I ask because I have a 4" blued M27-2 that I bought about 12 years ago that is easily a 98% gun. I paid $350 if memory serves. Until I joined the Forum I never knew it was that uncommon.
Jim

I have no idea on the actual numbers (blue vs nickle) of 4-inch M-27's produced, but my observations over the years are similar to fat tom's.....I see more nickle versions than blued 4-inch M-27's offered for sale.

Don

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You're looking at this all wrong. First tell him you'd like to round-up. Make him take more than asking price. Then as you are leaving take out your wallet and throw it in the ditch as you drive away. This is how i reverse haggle on S&W revolvers. Works every time. Just ask the wife.

One of each color




Nickel 4" Model 27-2: any idea how many were made?

Model 27 Production Facts?

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They only made them for about 1 1/2 years or so, so demand during that time would dictate amount of production and mix of blue versus nickel. I'm not sure anyone knows those numbers, but it's probably the least of all 27-2s. When new collectors come on board and discover the reality, the prices of these are going to go up.

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Wait until the seller gives you a number,then come back to us.He might surprise you with a very reasonable number or something in the stratosphere.Just forum chit-chat until then, and then it boils down to what the gun is worth to you,not us.Personally,if it was a gun I wanted,could have in my grubby hands before buying(unlike online buying) and it was truly perfect,I wouldn't mind paying a premium price.

I have been looking for that same varation from 1980 on. I would happily pay $1200.00 . For a perfect specimen with all the accessories. You are not paying too much, at worst just buying a few years early.

According to my records, I got this one at the Orlando show 10/2010. Nothing but the gun. About 95+% with original grips for $550. Not that long ago. Be patient (when you buy that $1200 gun, another will show up for half that in a week), they are out there. Joe

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I suppose that is a bit too much right now, and with a little patience you might find a better deal or the seller might come down. However, I think the old 27's were S&W's finest, and will be an excellent investment that could appreciate similar to the Pythons.

Be patient (when you buy that $1200 gun, another will show up for half that in a week), they are out there. Joe

Then buy it also and average the price and you have a good deal on 2 guns. Larry

I have a 27-2 that I bought new for $203.50 It is a 6 inch blue model with a standard hammer and trigger. It is one of the most accurate handguns I own. It groups tighter than my 629DX. It is not for sale.

Earl

That is as lot of money,I would think that you should be able to find one under $1000.

I just got a MOD 27 6 inch grey box all tools & paper work nickle.I was glad to get it for $1050.

I will stick with my Model 28 Highway Patrolman, its quite the Gun.

Well, it's been about2 yrs. three months since the OP asked. If he didn't buy it, I bet it's long gone now.

This is a 2012 thread fellas,