Beautiful 27 thread

[66Park]

Howdy turnerriver,
Is the lower gun a 27-2? The open ejector rod is like none I've ever seen, but there is lots I've never seen.
I have one with a none serrated back strap so oddities are out there.
Thanks
Mike

My guess is he just put up the wrong picture by mistake. That looks like a K38, K32, or K22. Spectacular holster, though!

 

[66Park]

Gentlemen:

I've just lucked out, able to purchase a lightly used 27-2 from an estate, and I only knew enough about it that I shouldn't let it get away. It currently has a Pachmayr grip- that just won't do. Nickel finish, 3.5" barrel.

How can I trace the manufacture date? I see so many photos of beautiful pieces with gorgeous grips- who makes them for this gun?

I'm a newbie to the group and look forward to learning more about this revolver- I don't know whether to shoot it and enjoy it, or lock it up in the gunsafe...

saildog

Welcome to the forum! If you post the first few digits of the serial number here, we can help you with the date. I would recommend buying the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. It has the answers to many questions such as yours, and it is indispensable if you are interested in Smith and Wessons.

Many people here love the work of grip makers Keith Brown and Kurac. Keith has a website, and Kurac is a member of this forum that can be contacted via private message. Of course, the larger commercial grip makers are options as well.

 

[turnerriver]

Guilty as charged & I was not seeing who was paying attention. Here's what I meant to post:

Thanks for catching that- 66Park was right just a bone headed error on
my part (K-38 is correct).
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[mstuhr]

Thanks

Guilty as charged & I was not seeing who was paying attention. Here's what I meant to post:

Thanks for catching that- 66Park was right just a bone headed error on
my part (K-38 is correct).
Regards,
turnerriver

Howdy,
Still, all nice stuff!
Thanks
Mike

 

[66Park]

Guilty as charged & I was not seeing who was paying attention. Here's what I meant to post:

Thanks for catching that- 66Park was right just a bone headed error on
my part (K-38 is correct).
Regards,
turnerriver

Ahh...There we go. I am amazed, as always, with your holster collection. Nice gun, too!

 

[DGT]

Pre-27 shipped January 1952.

 

[Anchor44]

Ditrina,
There are very few men on this earth that I envy, but Sir, I envy you!
What a collection!

 

[kdailey]

They just keep coming.

 

[DRYHEAT]

The Odd Couple. Sometimes a 27 will go out with a non-Smith, non-handgun to the range. Both will be fun to spend an afternoon with. One of them uses their ammo much faster than the other.

 

[DRYHEAT]

My '67 Utah Highway Patrol marked -2 (BEFORE)

(AFTER)

Now beautiful.

 

[jcelect]

Presentation cases!

It took me a long time to find the 4" in this group! And now you know why I restore presentation cases!

jcelect SWCA#LM723

 

[BCDWYO]

As you can see, 27s are among my favorites...here's my set!...6", 5", 4", and 3.5"

 

[Casehardn]

Sweeeeet!

So far, just this one... a pre war .357, Non-Registered Magnum..

I love the front sight and hammer profile on those. Sweet piece!

 

[bigi]

The family has a new member, L to R, 1959-60 M27 5", 1979-80 M28-2 6", 1978 M27-2 5".

 

[weatherby]

took a new pic with the leather

 

[coiler666]

Just amazing guns gents n ladies...and Turnriver, you really do have the finest holster collection i've seen sir! Have a nice weekend all.Mike

 

[arminius]

Spectacular combo. That is an heirloom.

 

[weatherby]

Spectacular combo. That is an heirloom.

I certainly hope so....He already thinks so

Thank you.....it is all I could ever have wanted in a package

 

[bamabiker]

This thread deserves to go to the top.
I had the camera out the other day and took a few new pics. My two M27s are not as nice as some on here but they are shooters.

 

[jughed440]

..... My two M27s are not as nice as some on here but they are shooters.

Better get your eyes checked...they're as gorgeous as any others