27 No Dash, 4 Screw of Course

[Retired W4]

I traded into a very nice 5" Model 27 Friday. I don't have the SN, as I left it in my display case at the gun show but it is ~ S200xxx. I've never had one before but it goes well with my other 5 screw 357's from the early an mid 1950's. I understand these carry a pretty hefty premium over other Model 27's. It had some nice smooth targets on it which I know are not correct but I had a set of magnas, numbered S210xx that I put on it. Any insight on the current market on these? I'll check in later, after the show with pictures.

 

[weatherby]

Congratulations

Looking forward to seeing it...and the smooth targets.....please

You can't really know it didn't come with them without lettering it.
Unless of course they are the wrong vintage.

 

[markeb]

Congratulations on your 27 no dash. Not sure of current value but a member here on the forum sold a 6 1/2'' no dash for right at $2000.00 recently. I was fortunate several years ago to find a 6 1/2" no dash in VG condition for a whole lot less money. Enjoy and post pics when you get a chance.

 

[CHARLIE699]

Congrats on a great find! Can't wait to see her.
This 5" 4-screw "no-dash" is a birth-year revolver for me. No letter but the 4th Edition puts it in that range so I'm good with that. She came with the Cokes,

 

[22hipower]

Value? More than a comparable condition -2, less than a -1, maybe about the same as a pre-27. At least that's what I'd expect where I shop. Not that I expect to find one for sale any time soon. . . . . Nice find.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Retired W4]

I got it into some strong light this morning. The Fairground venue has what I call "seller's light" and it's hard to see little flaws without a good flash light. Minor handling marks with light holster use but over all, a very nice example of a 1958/59 Model 27. As to Weatherby's point, the smooth targets had stainless stock circle inserts. SN S200418 for those who keep a data base. It will display well with my 5 screw 357s. Now I need a non-model marked 4 screw and a -1.

 

[markeb]

I'm jealous.
Very nice.

 

[dobegrant]

Very nice,congratulations