Recently I've been prowling the online auctions for a pre-27 to upgrade my well used but not abused 1955 version without the original grips.
I was able to snag a 1952 version with original grips, mild hoster wear and a turn line indicative of some but very little firing.
In my search, however, I spotted plenty of ANIB, LNIB, and allegedly unfired outside of the factory Pythons, but I saw no like new 5" pre-27's.
My educated guess is that virtually every 5" blue pre-27 was bought to be used, either as a duty pistol or some other appropriate use. In the case of my recent acquisition it was purchased and carried in the woods as protection from Mr. Bear during deer hunting.
Anyone ever see a like new 5" pre-27?
I was able to snag a 1952 version with original grips, mild hoster wear and a turn line indicative of some but very little firing.
In my search, however, I spotted plenty of ANIB, LNIB, and allegedly unfired outside of the factory Pythons, but I saw no like new 5" pre-27's.
My educated guess is that virtually every 5" blue pre-27 was bought to be used, either as a duty pistol or some other appropriate use. In the case of my recent acquisition it was purchased and carried in the woods as protection from Mr. Bear during deer hunting.
Anyone ever see a like new 5" pre-27?
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Beautiful. 
I have a lot of pre-27s, many of which are in great condition and with boxes and tools, some of which are also beautifully engraved. But, I don't think that I have seen more than 1 or 2 engraved 5" pre-27. The only one that I can recall is a 5" that was engraved for one of the Wessons (I don't think it has a box). It is a very nice gun and resides in a great collection of engraved S&Ws. I wish the owner would post a few photos here on the forum...
I'm probably going to be looking for a long time (or pay a lot more).
But I do have to tell you - it is the hunt that is the fun part.
