27-2 I just got

[442js]

Here is a 5" 27-2 made in 1973. Seller says the gun was never shot outside the factory but I don't believe that since there is a turn line in the cylinder.

It comes with the wood box, tools, and papers. Spent more than I wanted to, but I haven't seen a nice 27 in my birth year before.

 

[rags]

VERY NICE!! Outstanding get!! I just picked up a 5" but just had the 2 peice box with magnas from 1974. Cool!!

My link... http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/211432-my-27-2-five-inch-blue-beauty.html

 

[hsguy]

Very nice looking gun. The turn line does not always indicate firing as the previous owner may have dry-fired the gun a fair amount causing the line. A better indication the gun was fired is the condition of the recoil shield, front of the cylinder or condition of the frame above the forcing cone.

 

[442js]

VERY NICE!! Outstanding get!! I just picked up a 5" but just had the 2 peice box with magnas from 1974. Cool!!

My link... http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/211432-my-27-2-five-inch-blue-beauty.html

Nice. These guns are really good looking, and should shoot well as well.

 

[442js]

Very nice looking gun. The turn line does not always indicate firing as the previous owner may have dry-fired the gun a fair amount causing the line. A better indication the gun was fired is the condition of the recoil shield, front of the cylinder or condition of the frame above the forcing cone.

That is true. I attached a few pictures that show that those parts to be in good condition. Too bad about the turn line though. Can't wait to pick her up next week from the FFL.

 

[LEO918]

If you're gonna shoot it, the turn line doesn't mean a thing. Great catch. Enjoy!

 

[Sportsterguy]

If you're gonna shoot it, the turn line doesn't mean a thing. Great catch. Enjoy!

I agree. Shoot the heck outta that beauty. It will still look beautiful even after a few thousand rounds if you do good maintenance on it. Turn lines are love lines IMO.

 

[442js]

I agree. Shoot the heck outta that beauty. It will still look beautiful even after a few thousand rounds if you do good maintenance on it. Turn lines are love lines IMO.

That's the problem. I have four .357 magnums, which I think is quite a few .357 magnums but compared to some people I don't. I don't shoot as much as I like, and I would probably have to put them in a rotation so some don't feel neglected. lol.

My favorite so far is the 4" 681-1M, but I haven't shot the 27-2 or 28-2 yet. The 6" 586 is nice as well.

 

[Krogen]

Rotation? Nahhh.... Take 'em all out at once!

 

[Flint Ridge]

Nice looking 27-2! Great shape. Some folks manage a turn without shooting. I've seen worse new in a counter at the LGS.

 

[Nightowl]

It does not take much to get a turn line started. I agree with the thought that they are love lines. Love em enough and they will reward you with a line!!

 

[442js]

Rotation? Nahhh.... Take 'em all out at once!

But then my other guns will feel neglected. Can't have that!