27-2 4" nickel questions?

[Engine49guy]

The 3.5" Model 27 is generally more sought after than the 4" ,
A nickel S serial should have a blue front site ramp pinned to the barrel and would likely bring a premium over a blued one IMO.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Actually, IMHO that revolver and goodies are easily worth $1600 OTD these days. Perhaps not to you, but I'm sure it won't be on the open market for long. As others have said, the 3-1/2" bbl. 27-2s are very desirable, and nickel brings a premium. Remember too, the presentation case (and/or box) and goodies are easily worth $150-200 by themselves. I'm thinking that package would easily sell for $1800+. Just my 2 cents.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Iron rule of cleaning nickel is DO NOT soak it in Hoppe's or anything similar, it WILL take off the nickel.
I have a nickled 4" -2, bought it in 1985-for $250, no box or papers. Has a polished action and Pachmayr grips. Which actually look good on it and are comfortable.

 

[stansdds]

Iron rule of cleaning nickel is DO NOT soak it in Hoppe's or anything similar, it WILL take off the nickel.
I have a nickled 4" -2, bought it in 1985-for $250, no box or papers. Has a polished action and Pachmayr grips. Which actually look good on it and are comfortable.

Not an iron rule, at least with S&W factory nickel finishes. S&W did not use a copper intermediate layer between the steel and the nickle as some other firearms manufacturers and aftermarket refinishers did. S&W nickel finishes are plated directly to the underlying steel or aluminum, so there is no copper for copper solvents to dissolve.

That is not say that it is ok to soak any firearm in Hoppe's or any solvent. Hoppe's is not good at preventing corrosion, so it should be used to clean, then wiped off and either a protective coating of oil or wax should be applied to the firearm.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

I would have bought that gun when I had a job, in a NY second!

The 3 1/2 and 4" nickel S s/n Model 27-2s with diamond grips are a sight to behold. Those are some good-looking guns. The top strap only adds elegance. If I had the spare cash, I'd be calling them to hold it or put something down on it and tell them you are on the way. But that's just me.

 

[rogerwnuss]

Hey John, its a meager $1300! Heck thats a bar bill and dinner for four people. An S prefix is a P&R gun with all the goodies, plus nickel. Dont pass it up or you will kick yourself repeatedly.

Jeez, dude......where do you go to dinner??