dhallz71
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Damn, Again, I feel like one of those fainting goats...
That is funny--I don`t care who you are.
3 1/2 " Model 27
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That is funny--I don`t care who you are.
Sebago Son
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You're a little late Harry...
I am proud to say that I knew many of the men that holstered these guns in my collection and the majority of them came from West Texas Lawmen. I've owned most for going on 30 years now...
One quick anecdote about 3 1/2 "Magnums"....
I bought this well worn example from a rough old hoss from Shafter, Texas. He had been a Border Patrolman since before WW2, going back to the old Mounted Patrol. It had been his last duty sidearm when he retired after some 40 odd years riding the river.
"Careful of that old gun" he said to me through a hard stare.. "it's got blood on it".
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I bought this well worn example from a rough old hoss from Shafter, Texas. He had been a Border Patrolman since before WW2, going back to the old Mounted Patrol. It had been his last duty sidearm when he retired after some 40 odd years riding the river.
"Careful of that old gun" he said to me through a hard stare.. "it's got blood on it".
Now that's a weapon to be shot! Shoot mine all the time.
Mg
I also love the 3 1/2" Model 27. I have quite a few of them.
These two are both unfired since leaving the factory. One was manufactured in 1975 while the other was produced in 2007. They would make great bookends
One of my oldest and most fired 3 1/2"s was manufactured in 1954.
The truth is I love all model 27s no matter how long or short the barrels are and no matter what the finish.
Good luck on your quest. The 27 is a fine piece and will provide you and your family a lifetime of enjoyment.
These two are both unfired since leaving the factory. One was manufactured in 1975 while the other was produced in 2007. They would make great bookends
One of my oldest and most fired 3 1/2"s was manufactured in 1954.
The truth is I love all model 27s no matter how long or short the barrels are and no matter what the finish.
Good luck on your quest. The 27 is a fine piece and will provide you and your family a lifetime of enjoyment.
I spent several years trying to find a nice 3.5" and a 5". Last summer in the same month I found an all original 96%-98% 5 screw pre 3.5" for $700 and a similar condition 5" original nickle 27 no dash for $475. It was almost depressing for it to be over that quickly.
In the 1970s I was looking for a model 19. Then I shot a 357 for the first time. It was a 3.5" nickel 27 belonging to a buddy's dad who was a cop. I immediately started searching for a 27 and bought a 5" one from a shop a hundred miles from home. Eventually got a couple of 3.5" guns myself. Something special about them.
Mike , I sold a 5" about a year ago to one of the guys in the unit.It was so new still had the cardboard carton over the wood case.I will check with him and let you know, also R Wemmer has a beautiful 3 1/2", I cleaned up for him,before he retired, not sure if he would want to part with it,like new.With his new job maybe he needs an auto,HA.Will keep my eyes open.Bob
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There's a couple I've seen down here in NC, but they're REAL pricey...I'll keep my eyes peeled for something that isn't too stupid price-wise, too.
Bob
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Great stories & pics, and I would have fainted myself, but the smile on my face was so big it held me up. 
Here is an old pic of our family .357 Magnum. A great six shooter.
And a newer one, with me as we grill some chicken with fresh biscuits & chilled watermelon out back now.
Here is an old pic of our family .357 Magnum. A great six shooter.
And a newer one, with me as we grill some chicken with fresh biscuits & chilled watermelon out back now.
Smithhound
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Very rarely one will pop up on the forum for sale, you'd better be quick. I had the good luck to hit the 'for sale' section within a minute of this one being posted and grabbed it, glad I did, I can't tell you how many people have asked me to sell it. Easy to carry and just a classic design.
RD
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I finally found a presentation case for mine. Got lucky when VM put it up here with the re flocked inserts.
Now just need to find the tools as the cleaning kit is still in the original packaging in the original box.
Now just need to find the tools as the cleaning kit is still in the original packaging in the original box.
dnonac
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Dang....you guys have good taste!
I only have one 3 1/2" Mod 27.....but after seeing all the others I figured I'd post it again. Shipped Oct. 1961. It's a shooter so I put some shooter grade cokes on it.
Craig...
I only have one 3 1/2" Mod 27.....but after seeing all the others I figured I'd post it again. Shipped Oct. 1961. It's a shooter so I put some shooter grade cokes on it.
Craig...
Iggy's right.. you have no idea how they grow on you..
Remember just like Bushmaster 1313...
WE warned you
Good luck in your hunt Mike..
.357 Magnum 3 1/2"
.357 Magnum 5"
27-2 5" nickel
27 no dash 3 1/2" with COKES
Remember just like Bushmaster 1313...
WE warned youGood luck in your hunt Mike..
.357 Magnum 3 1/2"
.357 Magnum 5"
27-2 5" nickel
27 no dash 3 1/2" with COKES
Art Doc
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To many S&W lovers the 3.5" 27 (and pre-war and post-war variants) is the quintessential S&W. Good luck in your quest but be aware that due to the awful laws in CA most 27s will be illegal to import into the state as they are not on the CA "Approved List" of handguns. Any example that is at least 50 years old is C&R qualified and may be imported into CA. A dealer in CA cannot sell you an unlisted handgun. You can buy one from an individual but given the situation it is a seller's market and prices are outrageous.
SS puts most of us to shame but I have acquired a couple examples over the years.
SS puts most of us to shame but I have acquired a couple examples over the years.
bushmaster1313
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I purchased a 3.5" 27-2, but because of the target trigger on the 27-2 I like my 5" "pre-27" better.
Unfortunately, it is very hard to legally sell a handgun in New Jersey for a reasonable price.
Very few dealers (who will only pay wholesale), and because I think it is illegal to bring a handgun to a shipper, it is very hard for me to ship to an out of state FFL.
It is possible I will bring it to a PA gun show (which I can do under the laws of NJ and PA) and see what I can get trading it or selling it through an FFL at the show.
Of course, if I see a handgun I like I will have to arrange for shipment to a New Jersey FFL.
Here is the 27-2:
Unfortunately, it is very hard to legally sell a handgun in New Jersey for a reasonable price.
Very few dealers (who will only pay wholesale), and because I think it is illegal to bring a handgun to a shipper, it is very hard for me to ship to an out of state FFL.
It is possible I will bring it to a PA gun show (which I can do under the laws of NJ and PA) and see what I can get trading it or selling it through an FFL at the show.
Of course, if I see a handgun I like I will have to arrange for shipment to a New Jersey FFL.
Here is the 27-2:
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Mike,
If you're in CA law enforcement, you can buy any gun out of CA, on the list or not, and have it to a CA dealer/FFL holder. After you've owned it for at least one year, it becomes a perfectly legal CA gun and can be transferred from you to any other private party within the state. There's a similar exemption for members of the military.
If you're in CA law enforcement, you can buy any gun out of CA, on the list or not, and have it to a CA dealer/FFL holder. After you've owned it for at least one year, it becomes a perfectly legal CA gun and can be transferred from you to any other private party within the state. There's a similar exemption for members of the military.
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