27-2 good price

[collectordude]

Is this a good deal?

 

[collectordude]

Also they have a k22

 

[toddimusnimski]

Seems pretty fair to me.

Todd

 

[Oldengineer]

I believe that they are priced to sell rather quickly.

 

[weatherby]

With the case and tools the 27-2 is a much better buy. It is a good price.

 

[murphydog]

I would call the model 27-2 a good deal and the K-22 fair, but within the range of current retail asking prices. Package deal bargaining time!

 

[AJ]

Not particularly enamored with the 27-2, don't care for the 8 3/8' barrel. However, you can buy it now and shoot it, then sell it later for a profit. The K-22 to me is the first one I would go after. Great revolver and fun & cheaper to shoot.

If the 27-2 was a 3.5 inch then I would be tempted to buy it first. Would try to bundle both into one deal if I could afford it.

 

[collectordude]

Thanks guys. I ended up not getting them. They were on consignment so no price wiggle room. Wasn't keen on the 8inch barrel

 

[minconrevo]

One has to WANT the 8 3/8" barrel for it to be attractive. If it was a 3 1/2 to 6 1/2" it would already be gone.

 

[RKmesa]

Y'all are missing the love of the 8 3/8" barrel. It takes a little while, but when the passion for that elegant length hits you, you will be smitten for life!!!

They start off being elegantly beautiful ...






... then when a master engraves them they move from elegantly beautiful to elegantly AMAZING!!!





And yes - that 27-2 in the case is a good buy at that price. A little (very little and very light) use of Flitz and some Ren Wax, and you will have 8 3/8" of mirrored amazingness... were you to re-think your decision to purchase it.

I find the 3.5" and the 8 3/8" barrels to be the most interesting. The barrel lengths in between are a bit boring to me.

All the best,

 

[AC Man]

I have a few N frame 8 3/8 that are in mint condition in blued, nickel, and stainless. I know the die hard gun community don't give them much love, but when you pick that hand cannon up out of the box it is impressive!

 

[stansdds]

The price on that 27-2 is a "get it out of the store" price, probably due to it having the less desirable 8 3/8" barrel. The K-22 price is fair for 2025.

 

[Hawg Rider]

That's a very good price for a Model 27-2 (ca. 1973) with the mahogany presentation case and tools. I'm not a fan of the long tubes, but that one sure looks tempting. N-frames continue to appreciate in value so you would do pretty well buying that one. The 1952 K-22 with diamond center stocks is also a pretty good buy. You didn't mention the Model 53 (ca. 1961) sitting in the case. It's probably a 4-screw and appears to have the auxiliary .22 LR cylinder (worth an extra $250 according to the SCSW 5th Ed.). I'm not sure if $1450 a good price or not, but I know that there are always Forum members looking for them.

 

[offrdmania]

Its not mine, its posted on another forum. Im not sure if im allowed to post this but I know of a 27-2 with a 5" barrel for $1300 with standard non diamond stocks or Ahrends or there is an option with Cokes for $1800. with original box(pre-Bangor Punta), papers and S&W rust paper!! Serial dates it to 66-67 range.

 

[Narragansett]

I am not a fan of the boxed guns. They take up too much room in the safe for my liking. There is on the forum, second page a 27 that the seller is advertising as pristine. 950 plus shipping. Less of a turn line.

The K22 looks like an early one with the narrow rib which I believe changed in the latter part of 1949. If the stocks are unrelieved an in great shape, they are worth a couple hundred. A better deal would be 800 and the stocks in really good shape.

Package deal 1650.00 ( green ) OTD. Tax INC.