27-2 price check *Update-picture in post #8*
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yea, the stocks really spoke to me on this one, S series, 1968-69, it called out and said buy me!! Those targets feel about flat new, the checkering is very sharp and the football cut out is very crisp, this 27 is really a blast from the past, one of my favorite recent pick ups!
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I've been shooting S&W revolvers for 40-odd years and I've never removed the side plate from any of my guns. And, I've never asked for the side plate to be removed as a condition of sale for any gun that I've purchased.
Since I'm not a revolver-smith, I wouldn't even know what to look for if the side plate was removed.
Are you off-base? All I can say is I wouldn't allow anyone to remove a side plate from any of my revolvers, if they were for sale. If the buyer wasn't happy with that, they are free to move on.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
The gun should be disassembled as far as we can go to be cleaned and lubed properly. Dust does get inside if it's a carry piece.
I clean, inspect and lube every gun as it's purchased. I found metal chips from tapping scopemounts inside the top of the receiver on my new ruger 10/22. Plus every action gets lubed with moly.
I clean, inspect and lube every gun as it's purchased. I found metal chips from tapping scopemounts inside the top of the receiver on my new ruger 10/22. Plus every action gets lubed with moly.
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Rock185
US Veteran
Reference 27s vs. 28s, I bought a new 4" 28-2 back in the mid '70s. It had a plainer finish, but otherwise was as nice as any 27 I owned. I could detect nothing mechanically superior in the 27s. The 28s were fine guns.
I've bought all my revolvers without taking off side plates. I've never been asked, and wouldn't take one off for a potential buyer, so wouldn't expect a seller to do so for me. OK, if somebody wants to give me a couple grand extra, I'll completely disassemble the whole thing. But in any case, taking it off risks scratching something with the screwdriver, burring screws, raising a burr on the edge, etc. That, whether seller or buyer happens to be the one removing it. Most trouble I've had with S&W revolvers were occasional timing/carry up issues with NEW revolvers purchased in the '70s. Last revolver I purchased was an old (1959) LEO Colt. About 60 years worth of opportunity for some terrible, incompetent, gunsmithing to have occurred, but didn't ask to pull the side plate off even that old gun. Matter of fact, still haven't.
So Bubba, if you worked on this one, Good Job sir
I've bought all my revolvers without taking off side plates. I've never been asked, and wouldn't take one off for a potential buyer, so wouldn't expect a seller to do so for me. OK, if somebody wants to give me a couple grand extra, I'll completely disassemble the whole thing. But in any case, taking it off risks scratching something with the screwdriver, burring screws, raising a burr on the edge, etc. That, whether seller or buyer happens to be the one removing it. Most trouble I've had with S&W revolvers were occasional timing/carry up issues with NEW revolvers purchased in the '70s. Last revolver I purchased was an old (1959) LEO Colt. About 60 years worth of opportunity for some terrible, incompetent, gunsmithing to have occurred, but didn't ask to pull the side plate off even that old gun. Matter of fact, still haven't.
So Bubba, if you worked on this one, Good Job sir
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I don't see the 28 as a poor mans 27.
I see the 28 as another totally awesome .357 Mag.
yea, the stocks really spoke to me on this one, S series, 1968-69, it called out and said buy me!! Those targets feel about flat new, the checkering is very sharp and the football cut out is very crisp, this 27 is really a blast from the past, one of my favorite recent pick ups!
Very very nice.
EarlB
Member
Rubiranch that one is a 4 screw 27 no dash correct? The no dash 4 screw is actually rarer than a pre 27. It would easily be worth $1500 in my estimation. More if it had a shorter barrel.
People do seem to run into fantastic deals now and again.
What I am dubious about are the people who seem to run into such deals on a daily basis.
Haha!!! Those are the same guys who will then post with something like, "Wail fellersh, ah picked up thish he-yar 3-1/2" Registered Magnum, but ah paid up. Had to go $190 OTD, but he did throw in a few holsters and 600 rounds of ammo. A little rich for mah blood. How dah dew"?
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Yes, it is a 4 screw 27 no dash. Sorry the picture isn't more clear.
Thank you Earl. Its one of my favorites.
Gimble88
Member
The owners died.
^^^ Owners died, and willed their hard-earned, prized possessions to their loving offspring, who they knew would treasure these forever, providing warm memories of ol' Pa... and quickly turned them into some extra weed money. 
Just saw a 3.5" pre 27 5 screw with football targets - 93-95% for $1795 at the Las Vegas antique gun show. Offered $1500 but he wouldn't budge.
muddocktor
Member
That would have been a good buy at $1795, CH4. The cokes are $600 or better themselves if they were in good condition. If I would come across a deal like that I would jump on it and I already own 2 3 1/2" model 27-2 guns already. There is just something about the 3 1/2" and 5" barreled 27's that just feel so good in hand makes me want to scarf them up.
There is just something about the 3 1/2" and 5" barreled 27's that just feel so good in hand makes me want to scarf them up.I've been thinking about this. That's a little more than double what I had to give for it and it would probably take double that to even raise an eyebrow.
There's some sentimental value there too and I really really like the gun.
I don't own a single gun due to its rarity or value.
I picked the ones I have because I liked them before I ever knew what they were going to cost me or that they were a desirable gun. A couple of them just happen to fit in the very desirable category.
From what I've learned here in the forum I have formed the opinion that for me, this is the ultimate .357.
EarlB
Member
4 screw 27 no dash guns are already rare and desirable and going no where but up. I'm getting a mint 3-1/2" that I'm paying a lot more than $1500 for. The longer barrels are just usually not as quick to sell and for as much as 5" and under guns.
I've been thinking about this. That's a little more than double what I had to give for it and it would probably take double that to even raise an eyebrow.
There's some sentimental value there too and I really really like the gun.
I don't own a single gun due to its rarity or value.
I picked the ones I have because I liked them before I ever knew what they were going to cost me or that they were a desirable gun. A couple of them just happen to fit in the very desirable category.
From what I've learned here in the forum I have formed the opinion that for me, this is the ultimate .357.
I'm waiting to get my 3 1/2" pre-27. Its locked up and the person with the combo wont be there for maybe another month.
I'v seen it and held it I just can't remember much about it.
I have a couple guns with short barrels, 640-1, 642-1 and a 60-14. Those are personal defense guns. My EDC the 642-1.
I prefer barrel lengths close to 6" for shooters. 8" barrels are not as appealing to me as 6".
I do have a m58 locked up with my pre-27 so I will have one 4" in my small collection.
I'm really amazed at the increase in the asking prices for really nice N-frames over the past several years. I have one 5" 27-2 (nickeled) that I bought in 2005 for $600, complete with presentation case. It's vintage of 1978. I pulled this older photo out of my archives - I apologize for its quality, as it's a clip from a group shot. This is the only 5" I've seen in years.
John
John
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Doug M.
Member
*I bought this M27-2 right around Thanksgiving last year for $926, granted it is not a 5" but I still think that I did alright
From everything I understand, you did very well.
Waldo
Member
I have been buying S&Ws for over 40 years. I have never asked to remove a side plate. If I was selling one and the potential buyer told me he wanted to pull the side plate or he would walk, I would tell him not to bother to come look at it. I have seen too many people think they know all about guns do some stupid things. I have been very fortunate to never need to sell a gun bad enough to let some guy I have never seen before play with it.
I have bought a bunch of guns and have sold some too, but I've never asked anybody to remove the side plate, nor has anyone asked me to open up a revolver. And if they DID want me to pop the side plate, my answer would be "NO"
