4" 27-2 in Nickel

[Retired W4]

This weekend's show seemed a little slow but two worthwhile guns were brought to my tables. One was a near perfect 4" 19-4 and the other was this beautiful 4" 27-2. It is reported that the 4' was not introduced until 1979 and in the -2 variation they are somewhat scarce. Don't misread me, as I'm not saying they are rare buy any means but they don't show up around here very often, especially in nickel. I haven't had time to do any cleaning on it, but then, it doesn't need much. I'll get some better pictures later. The target stocks are stamped 11 80.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Wow, that's a beauty with barely a turn line. There are a few Model 27-2s in my modest collection, but none of them is 4" or nickel. I do have a couple of 1980 nickel N-frames that I really like...a Model 29-2 (N771902) and a Model 57 (N834280). Enjoy!

 

[22hipower]

Nice! They may not be "rare" but I for sure rarely see them for sale. Oddly enough, I think there are more 4 inch nickel ones than blue.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[swagmeister]

Looks good to me!! Enjoy it in good health.

 

[Retired W4]

Nice! They may not be "rare" but I for sure rarely see them for sale. Oddly enough, I think there are more 4 inch nickel ones than blue.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

That is interesting. I was wondering about the ratio of blue to nickel.

 

[Retired W4]

Here are a couple more shots of it

 

[Marshal Tom]

A very clean 4" nickel 27-2 languished in the display case at one of my local shops for a very long time. I kept looking at it. The last time I was flying back east to see family. I told myself that if it was still there when I returned, I would pick it up. Guess what happened. I bet it was in that case for about 2 years.

 

[muddocktor]

Really nice 4" 27-2 man. I have one in nickel myself and I really like mine also.

Here is mine.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

My sole ( for shame!) M-27 is a 4" nickel. Came with Pachmayr grips, which, in addition to providing shooting comfort look good with the shiny finish.

 

[ENNE-FRAME]

Hi there forum's friends
Compliments for your nice 4 inches, with red insert.
Here my couple of 27 4", Nickel N6xxxxx and Blue N7xxxxx.
I'm looking for a Blue 4" without red insert, but it's hard to find.
Replaced theirs Targets with Magnas. The original stocks are stored in the respective maoghany wood presentation boxes
Ciao da Roma

 

[Retired W4]

Hi there forum's friends
Compliments for your nice 4 inches, with red insert.
Here my couple of 27 4", Nickel N6xxxxx and Blue N7xxxxx.
I'm looking for a Blue 4" without red insert, but it's hard to find.
Replaced theirs Targets with Magnas. The original stocks are stored in the respective maoghany wood presentation boxes
Ciao da Roma

Nice pair of 27's ENNE.

 

[pharmer]

I think S&W was hoping for a LE contract at the end of the '70's. Here's mine, N 7XXXXX. Joe

 

[Pantherclass2004]

This weekend's show seemed a little slow but two worthwhile guns were brought to my tables. One was a near perfect 4" 19-4 and the other was this beautiful 4" 27-2. It is reported that the 4' was not introduced until 1979 and in the -2 variation they are somewhat scarce. Don't misread me, as I'm not saying they are rare buy any means but they don't show up around here very often, especially in nickel. I haven't had time to do any cleaning on it, but then, it doesn't need much. I'll get some better pictures later. The target stocks are stamped 11 80.

Just a darn classy gun

 

[fleabus101]

I think your latest S&W Treasure find is a really nice model to add to your collection !!
I think the 4 Inch P&R model 27 is a great find in Nickel or Bright Blue. I'm really fond of my 4 Inch Blue 27 recent addition to my meager S&W Family of Old World Revolversi
built with Care and Love of the mechanics and attributes these Type of firearms
possess. I'll take the opportunity to show mine off again with permission and pics..
Thanks for sharing your luck !!

 

[BAM-BAM]

They were competing against the "new" 586/686 guns..... not a tough choice for most folks; with their K frame sized grip frame and trigger reach, but stronger forcing cone!

Did pick up a nice 4" blue 27-2 recessed but not pinned a few year back. A nice shooter grade; so nice enough to be proud of but not so nice that it's a "Safe Queen"

 

[CH4]

Beautiful piece!

I've also heard that there are far more nickel. May be true since I've never seen a blue 4 inch -2.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

Alot of nickel here! I'll add mine to the pile. A 4" 27-2 p&r , non red ramp. With Culina grips, Italian olive wood.

 

[muddocktor]

Hey Lou, those Italian olive grips sure look good against that shiny nickel. I have a set on my 629-3 Classic.

 

[moonsterman]

What all you guys need with those shinny 27s is a shinny back up gun.....say a NP 36 or 51???

 

[27 Man]

The model 27-2 is my favorite Smith. I have several in different barrel lengths but the 4" eluded me for a long time. A club member informed me about one for sale about three years ago. I made the contact and made arrangements to examine it. It is blue with the 3Ts but no red ramp. No box or papers. The price was fair but firm. I bought it.