Are There Very Many M27 w/ 4 inch Barrels?
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I had two 4" 27-2's at one time. Sold one not too long ago and I'm experiencing some sellers remorse. The one I sold had RR/WO but the one I kept had better timing and lock-up. Finish was about the same so I feel pretty good. I'm not sure why the 3 1/2" guns seem to be more popular. After all it's only a 1/2" difference.
These guns served as HD weapons and the Kim Ahrends are a good compromise for my wife and me. My one 3 1/2" 27-2 is more of a safe queen and I would sell it before I sold the 4" on the bottom.
These guns served as HD weapons and the Kim Ahrends are a good compromise for my wife and me. My one 3 1/2" 27-2 is more of a safe queen and I would sell it before I sold the 4" on the bottom.
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Blue 4" 27-2s are thought to be less common than nickel models huh,
don't know. I have two 4" blue 27-2s and I never though there was
anything really special about them until recently except for being nice
S&Ws. Well F.T. if you really want to see some pics here's one of my
27s that I have owned for over 30 yrs now and fired some, mostly
with light loads. Still looks pretty decent.
don't know. I have two 4" blue 27-2s and I never though there was
anything really special about them until recently except for being nice
S&Ws. Well F.T. if you really want to see some pics here's one of my
27s that I have owned for over 30 yrs now and fired some, mostly
with light loads. Still looks pretty decent.
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Been some time ago but a guy wanted my 27-2 (both 4" & 5") more than I did so I reluctantly sold them. I'm still wanting to replace the 4" to accompany a 3.5", all in -2 series but in my quest, I was able to locate and purchase a 4" 27-7 (8-shot blue no-lock, 1 of 100 produced for Bangors).
I might never had found the -7 if I'd not sold my -2 and wanted to replace it.
I might never had found the -7 if I'd not sold my -2 and wanted to replace it.
I had the pair of 27-2s with 4" barrels one nickel and one blue. My interest moved to pre-model marked guns and away they went.
357 Magnum Model 27-2, 3-1/2" Barrel, SN #S29781X: Year Made???
I've had my S&W model 27-2, 3-1/2" barrel 357 Magnum since 1974, when I bought it from the original owner. The serial number is S29781X (last number omitted on purpose). How can can I find the year it was manufactured/shipped? It's a work of art, kept it in storage for about 25 years, and am now once again enjoying it, except now I can reload the perfect rounds for it instead of feeding it factory fodder.
Can anyone help me learn more about the history of this masterpiece?
I've had my S&W model 27-2, 3-1/2" barrel 357 Magnum since 1974, when I bought it from the original owner. The serial number is S29781X (last number omitted on purpose). How can can I find the year it was manufactured/shipped? It's a work of art, kept it in storage for about 25 years, and am now once again enjoying it, except now I can reload the perfect rounds for it instead of feeding it factory fodder.
Can anyone help me learn more about the history of this masterpiece?
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lrb1200
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Ya know, I've been reading for many years about this blue / nickel thing
and the 4 inch 27-2's, nickel being more common on this short run of a catalogued barrel length.
I see a lot of blue examples in this thread, and am including mine.
Is there no available data to put this speculation to rest?
and the 4 inch 27-2's, nickel being more common on this short run of a catalogued barrel length.
I see a lot of blue examples in this thread, and am including mine.
Is there no available data to put this speculation to rest?
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Sure, why not post to a 6 year old thread - it's interesting stuff.
Here is my 4" nickel 27-2 surrounded by a couple of her more homely but just as lovable sisters (a pre-28 and 28-2). It came with the 3Ts (target trigger, hammer and grips). I think S&W must have done a run of them around the time mine was made because I have seen similar guns in the past.
Here is my 4" nickel 27-2 surrounded by a couple of her more homely but just as lovable sisters (a pre-28 and 28-2). It came with the 3Ts (target trigger, hammer and grips). I think S&W must have done a run of them around the time mine was made because I have seen similar guns in the past.
sub-moa
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OMG 
, what have I done? I guess now I owe pics…which will just highlight my pathetic photo/Photoshop skills .
Alright, my "Complete" M27-2 "Collection": 8 3/8", 6 ½", 6", 5", 4" and 3 ½":
AND, the M28 "Brothers":
AND, the M520 "Cousins":
, what have I done? I guess now I owe pics…which will just highlight my pathetic photo/Photoshop skills .Alright, my "Complete" M27-2 "Collection": 8 3/8", 6 ½", 6", 5", 4" and 3 ½":
AND, the M28 "Brothers":
AND, the M520 "Cousins":
Engine49guy
Member
OMG
Alright, my "Complete" M27-2 "Collection": 8 3/8", 6 ½", 6", 5", 4" and 3 ½":
So what Im hearing is you dont have any in nickel ?
JKBUFF
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I also believe that the majority of the late Model 27-2 guns had nickel finishes. When they were new in gunshops and sporting goods stores, I saw three nickel guns for each blue one, and they weren't around long before the non P&R guns replaced them.
I lucked out and found a new one in the wood presentation case, with r/r and w/o sigts, nickel finish, s/n N760740. I bought it in June, 1998, when large frame .357 carbon steel revolvers were thought to soon become a dead deed.
I'd trade my nickel one for a blue 4 inch M-27-2 in the same condition.
I lucked out and found a new one in the wood presentation case, with r/r and w/o sigts, nickel finish, s/n N760740. I bought it in June, 1998, when large frame .357 carbon steel revolvers were thought to soon become a dead deed.
I'd trade my nickel one for a blue 4 inch M-27-2 in the same condition.
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In case anyone is currently looking for one of these:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/468071-wts-s-w-m27-4-inch-blue-box.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/468071-wts-s-w-m27-4-inch-blue-box.html
Engine49guy
Member
It kinda makes sense to produce more nickel versions from the standpoint that they look fancier since the 4" Model 27 was competing against the less expensive 4" Model 28 in the same display cases,
Likewise guessing S&W opted not to offer the 28 in nickel as a regular cataloged item so it would not compete against the 27.
Also interesting that S&W had been selling the Model 66 since 1970 but never offered a SS version of the Model 28 and didnt get around to making the Model 627 until 1998 .
Likewise guessing S&W opted not to offer the 28 in nickel as a regular cataloged item so it would not compete against the 27.
Also interesting that S&W had been selling the Model 66 since 1970 but never offered a SS version of the Model 28 and didnt get around to making the Model 627 until 1998 .
silver armadillo
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I love this show me your guns..... I get to get smart by seeing how many gun nuts we have such as myself that cannot be happy with just one...... Thank you folks for this display. JC Elect please do not get mad at me about the list you gave me and am going to post part of it.
6" bbl 1946 to 1994= 48 years
8.375 " bbl 1949 to 1991 = 46 years
3.5 " bbl 1946 - 1979 bbl= 34 years
5" bbbls 1946 -1979 = bbls =34 yrs12
6.5 " bbls 194 = 1946-1968 23 YRS
4" bbls 1980-1999 bbvl and it equals to 12 12 years total is all the little 4 inch Barrells cound muster..... THATSTT
6" bbl 1946 to 1994= 48 years
8.375 " bbl 1949 to 1991 = 46 years
3.5 " bbl 1946 - 1979 bbl= 34 years
5" bbbls 1946 -1979 = bbls =34 yrs12
6.5 " bbls 194 = 1946-1968 23 YRS
4" bbls 1980-1999 bbvl and it equals to 12 12 years total is all the little 4 inch Barrells cound muster..... THATSTT
silver armadillo
US Veteran
OK so it looks like 12 years TOTAL....THATS ALL you boys might need to put out all the fires your guns kept on shooting. It that another puff of smoke from yours and if so put the fire out.>Lol......
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Engine49guy
Member
Two 27-2's
teesur
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Here is another 4 inch transitional 27-2, S/N N 885902, like
the one JC Elect posted, barrel not pinned, but charge holes
recessed.
I have not seen very many of these.
teesur.
the one JC Elect posted, barrel not pinned, but charge holes
recessed.
I have not seen very many of these.
teesur.
Picked up this sweetie an hour or two ago. I haven't seen many with RR and WO.
I didn't have this one when this thread was alive. Got it from a sweaty handed dentist that carried it into the Orlando show in a paper bag like a sandwich. He was fixing to trade it away for a Glock until I gave him the Glock price + $50 fer it. Win-win. Joe
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