All fluff aside, 5" 27-2 value

[phatmax]

Ok... I have a line on a VERY clean 1976 5" 27-2 with TH / TT
NO box / NO docs

It is being sold through a store, locally. They have a little over $1000 on the tag.

27s are VERY hard to find here in GA. It seems like the guys in the northeast run into 27s for 600-800 bucks all the time. I visit 4-5 LGS at least once a week and never see prices that low.

I value the TH/TT on an N-frame at an additional $150 over a narrow hammer and trigger. (I have even swapped some out, because I like them that much)

All fluff aside, about what I value the gun for personally, what is a decent offer for this?

Opinions from the Southeast, extra appreciated!


Thanks!

 

[Parker357]

Here in Arkansas, that particular gun would be $800-1100, so if I were you I would be at the ATM pulling out what I could to adopt a new safe queen. Gunbroker.com has some for about $850 and up. If is not going to drain your bank account or gun money fund, get it and enjoy.

 

[pownal55]

800.00 seems about right but it's really a question of how bad you want it.

 

[Silver Dollar]

Since it doesn't seem like it's beyond the norm of $8-11 hundred, if you really want it that bad, I'd go for it. I've got a 27-9 in nickel with a 6.5" barrel and I love it. I wouldn't trade it even for a .44 Magnum. I'd just go out and buy a .44 to match it. I never said I'd never want a .44, my wife did.

 

[Marine Corps Air]

I bought a Model 27-2, Nickel, 6" barrel, 98%, TH, TT, TG, no red ramp front sight, presentation kit, tools, but no docs last fall for $949.00. Granted, prices have gone non-linear since Sandy Hook.

I agree with the other forum members. The seller's price appears to be about $100-$150 higher than I would expect for this revolver, based on your description. I am seeing prices for firearms on GA, GB, and GI to between $100.00-$500.00 higher than they should be since December of last year. This factors in the impact created by our "friends" in The White House.

I am located to the east of you, but cash speaks pretty strongly here when it's time to negotiate.

 

[lowercase]

I just don't see 27s where I am. 28s, yes, but not 27s.

For that price and condition, it would be going home with me if I saw it in a local store.

 

[jsfricks]

I agree, probably a little high. I recently picked up a 1959 27 no dash 8 3/8 barrel in 98% with nice Cokes for that price online. That's where I find alot of mine is online.

 

[phatmax]

Thanks for the info guys. I bit the bullet. Very clean example and it rounds out my collection...

 

[nedlate]

Very nice!
Enjoy!
Ed

 

[Tom Kent]

I think you did good. Enjoy it, I would.

 

[pownal55]

If you paid too much today be patient, the value can only go up.

 

[got2hav1]

Nice buy. Congrats.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I watch them all the time and think that is very reasonable given todays prices for such an example. I want a pre model 27, 5" and they are considerably higher for one in that condition.

 

[wewaslim]

Good buy. IMO, that's the cream of the crop. Nothing balances like a 5" 27.

 

[ikor]

Just bought a 3 1/2in M27-2 (have not even taken delivery yet) and my next will be a 5in version. I made a huge mistake by selling the two I already had...won't happen again. Very good deal IMO.

 

[jsfricks]

Very nice! I like that barrel length! Ok, I gotta know, what shop had it?

 

[Silver Dollar]

Way nice piece. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. Even if you decide not to shoot it, it's still going to sparkle in your collection.

 

[model70hunter]

Awesome. Nuff said.

 

[sw282]

Great gun PMax--l saw a very nice all original presentation case w papers, and cleaning kit go for the ultra low price of $112 on ebay this week. l bid on it but missed

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330921034832?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649

 

[jbs292]

I could not have walked away from that one. I am in SC and visit gun stores weekly. I never see 27's either. I am also looking for a 5 inch 27-2,a 57 and a 25. I never see any of these models.