Nframecollector
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I was at a LGS today and in the revolver case was an 8 3/8 barreled model 27-2 in about 90% condition. Whats the going rate on these and how rare is that barrel length?
8 3/8 model 27
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Some things that could work for you is 90% would make it clearly a shooter gun. Not a collector one. The 8 3/8 barrel is also the least sought after. I would not pay over 650. myself.
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Nframecollector
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I like the 8 3/8 barrel. I could probably get it for around 600.00 as I do a lot of trading with this shop. Any idea on how many 27-2's had the long barrel?
There were a bunch of them made as they used to be very popular. They are slightly out of vogue right now, but I have seen prices steadily rise over the past couple of years as people re-discover the greatness of this barrel length. I have a bunch of N Frame 357's in all barrel lengths - BUT the 8.375" barreled ones are my favorite to shoot - very accurate and the added length helps reduce the recoil - Oh, and by the way - they look way cool as well.
Here is one of my favorite 8.375" 357's (it is a pre-pre-27)
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How can you NOT love the lines of these long guns...
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Flint Ridge
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What's not to like. The prices are rising and they are great shooters. What is the bottom dollar on it?
Here's one that remains un-fired other than the factory
And an S - that is a shooter...
Here's one that remains un-fired other than the factory
And an S - that is a shooter...
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Nframecollector
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Gonna give 525.00 for it!
Flint Ridge
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That's a good price. And a great price given the current trends. Looking forward to an update. You will love it.
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If you can get it for $525.00 jump on it. I too like the long barrels.
Good for you .....That is a definite buy
If it is an early one the stocks will cover a huge percentage of what you are paying
4barrel
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I shot a 27-2 yesterday & have owned two more. They are not rare.
mkk41
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Long barreled 27s don't seem to be as popular as 8 3/8in barreled guns in bigger calibers , at least around here. If it's a P&R gun w/ 3Ts , it'll appeal to collectors. Maybe $750 with case. A non-P&R , about $600
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Nframecollector
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Its a P & R with an N serial # so it doesn't have diamond grips but........I'm gonna buy it!
jsfricks
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At that price I would too. Just do it!
If this same gun came with the wooden presentation case and all the goodies, what does that add to the purchase price? I might have a chance to get one with the extra goodies and case.
phatmax
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I just spent way too much on one that was NIB with the wood case and tools from the late 1970s. But it is as close to 100% as one can get. Target Hammer and target trigger, Patridge front and I think plain rear sight, a WO sight would be nice, but it will look good next to my similar aged NIB cased 25-2 6".
The price I paid was MUCH more than prices mentioned here, but I will be honest, it has been over 2 years since I have seen a 27-2 with the big barrel in any LGS around Atlanta.
phatmax
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Better Pics tomorrow..
Silver Dollar
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I like the long barrels too. The only problem with those 8" barrels is when I wear one on my hip, it drags on the ground.
phatmax
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Promised pictures!
