Dkrueger17
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Greetings,
I recently came across what appears to be a true and correct, unmolested 27-1 in a pretty scarce configuration. I do not have a ton of knowledge relating to 27-1's but I do know they were only produced for a little over 1 year. The one I came across is a 3.5" nickel example. Overall, the condition is quite good, I'd say a solid 95% with no noticeable stand-out imperfections. The nickel finish and top strap checking were pretty crisp and clean. The blued front sight with red ramp with 2 proud pins contrasting against the nickel is quite beautiful. The rear sight also had the white-outline. The only down side is that it's wearing later era football relief target stocks...obviously incorrect for the year of the gun. I would assume it should have the diamond N-fame magna stocks. All mechanics checked out, markings were correct, and on all parts of the gun where they should be. Under the targets, the factory "N" for nickel was present with no rework stampings or date codes. Serial numbers matched on frame, under the crane, and under ejector star. The cylinder had the "L" stamping for the left handed thread, but no "N" on the cylinder face like I've seen on other nickel guns. Does that seem correct? One other note, the ejector rod shroud did not have any signs of a serial number like I usually see on most Smith's. Any insight from you experts is welcomed! I'm also curious as to what is a fair price to see or expect to pay in the current market...gun only with incorrect stocks, no box or extras. Thanks in advance.
I recently came across what appears to be a true and correct, unmolested 27-1 in a pretty scarce configuration. I do not have a ton of knowledge relating to 27-1's but I do know they were only produced for a little over 1 year. The one I came across is a 3.5" nickel example. Overall, the condition is quite good, I'd say a solid 95% with no noticeable stand-out imperfections. The nickel finish and top strap checking were pretty crisp and clean. The blued front sight with red ramp with 2 proud pins contrasting against the nickel is quite beautiful. The rear sight also had the white-outline. The only down side is that it's wearing later era football relief target stocks...obviously incorrect for the year of the gun. I would assume it should have the diamond N-fame magna stocks. All mechanics checked out, markings were correct, and on all parts of the gun where they should be. Under the targets, the factory "N" for nickel was present with no rework stampings or date codes. Serial numbers matched on frame, under the crane, and under ejector star. The cylinder had the "L" stamping for the left handed thread, but no "N" on the cylinder face like I've seen on other nickel guns. Does that seem correct? One other note, the ejector rod shroud did not have any signs of a serial number like I usually see on most Smith's. Any insight from you experts is welcomed! I'm also curious as to what is a fair price to see or expect to pay in the current market...gun only with incorrect stocks, no box or extras. Thanks in advance.
3.5" Nickel 27's of any variety are not easy to find. I would expect that a 27-1 3.5" Nickel would be a fairly active auction on GB and it could get pretty pricey. But I do not have any idea (in this market) what the price would be when the bidding stopped. It probably depends on how many beers the bidders have had that evening...
