1968 Model 27-2 w 5" barrel...PICS!

[MAG-NUM]

I recently added this fine model 27-2 to my collection. Built in 1968, serial no. S311xxx with a 5" barrel and non diamond walnut service grips that are numbered to the gun.

The blue box marked "Smith & Wesson, of Bangor Punta, Springfield, Mass." has the solid silver border on the lid and a white construction label on one end as well as printed gun information on the other end as shown in the picture.

The gun came with the original heavy waxed brown vapor wrap, 3 documents, the correct owners manual, NRA membership card and the full warranty registration card. Also included was a period correct hollow ground sight tool / screwdriver. I am missing the correct cleaning rod, brush and swab.

The action is just incredible and the high polish bright blue truly reminds me why I love Smith & Wesson revolvers.

 

[JayCeeNC]

That's a real beauty!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[jazzman452]

Incredible find. I can only hope to come across one like that. Thanks for the pictures. I am at a loss for words,

Jim

 

[loutent]

Awesome - I would be hard-pressed to shoot that beauty. The 27 is my favorite although I have only a 6" - would like to pick up a 4" although that 5" looks perfect.

Nice pictures too - do you know that your camera is set for the year "2002"?

 

[rbrock]

First post

Can somebody tell me how to make my first post? Also,anybody have anything to say about the M637 Pro? I'm thinking of getting one.How much should I pay? Lucky

 

[ENGINE18]

What a fine example of the M27! The M27 5-inch is at the top of my list!

 

[j38]

It doesn't get much better than that! Congratulations and thanks for the great pictures.

Jerry

 

[fyimo]

Fantastic revolver and a great purchase of my favorite S&W revolver.

 

[daveg1469]

Awsome finish.

 

[gunnut44]

Very nice clean gun. It looks perfect. Anyone would be proud to own that one. And a S prefix to boot!

 

[MAG-NUM]

Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate the complements. Bob

 

[roaddog28]

Great looking revolver. I like the 5 inch barrels the best. I have never had one but may someday.

Congrats,
Howard

 

[ditrina]

Excellent choice sir... I wish I liked 27's... COUGH COUGH

"It's a sickness I tell Ya"

 

[MP1983]

Incredible. That's a true example of a S&W.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

That is a beauty! I have it's slightly older (numerically) brother S2978XX. This one shipped in March of '68. It is an excellent shooter too. The streaks are the rust preventative I use- Birchwood Casey's Sheath.

 

[dlbx2]

Nice! I believe that I have caught 27itis.
DLB

 

[armybass]

That gun is stunning. Absolutely amazing condition.

 

[grnhs]

beautiful! That would have been too hard to pass up.

Dave

 

[Bullseye 2620]

Hurt me. Beat me. Make me write bad checks.

Dang, son, that is one sweet piece.


Bullseye

 

[SWMod10]

Absolutely stunning...