Finally got a model 27

[Rich427]

I've been looking for a nice 27 p&r For about 10 years off and on now. Never found one when I had the funds, Just one of those things I guess. I Sold a few guns recently and Finally decided to just pull the trigger on a model 27 from Gunbroker.

It's a 27-2 6" 3 T's. Not perfect condition but really nice. Haven't fired it yet. Hoping to get to the range this week.

 

[LPD256]

Looks very nice to me. Congratulations on finding the right one for you.

 

[RKmesa]

You are now the proud owner of one of the finest firearms ever produced. Enjoy it!

Congrats and thanks for sharing,

 

[WILDPIG]

That's a fine example of the breed. Looks like it was worth the wait.

WILDPIG

 

[Glashaus]

Looks great, M27's are top of the line, I really enjoy the one that I currently own, a 3 1/2" M27-2

 

[jscheck]

Very nice! I'd like to get one some day as well.

 

[Dave.357]

I may have bid on that one.
Have a 5" and two 8 3/8 but no 6".
Hope it shoots as good as it looks.

 

[Dougaz]

You're gonna love it. I have several 27's

 

[Stroker468]

Looks really nice. Congrats!…and enjoy

 

[Pine_Worker]

I have three 27-2's, two 6" and a nickel 5". Great revolvers! You will love yours.

 

[Jack Flash]

If it's not perfect, it's d****d close. I really like those stocks with the diminutive football. Do you have an idea of what year it shipped?

 

[fleabus101]

Terrific model 27! As funds become available I would
like to aquire A 6 inch 50s to 70s N Frame Target style Smith. Either a 6 inch 27 or a 38/44 Outdoorsman. I VERY much like your nice 27 you have now.
Best Randy..

 

[SLT223]

Looks like you'll be breaking that one in as it hardly has a turn line. You're a patient man and it paid with a fine example. I'd be happy if I were you.

 

[Rich427]

Thanks everyone. The serial number looks like it falls on the early side of 1980-1983. I might do a letter on this one, it has some strange import/proof marks under the crane...

 

[Luvmine]

Very nice. Congratulations.

 

[lppd4]

Beautiful 27 I too am longing for a 27. I will be holding out for the 5" version if I can find the right one at the right price.

 

[daddio202]

They sure are getting pricey. Yours is very nice, glad you finally found one. My older version with 6 1/2 inch barrel is a joy to shoot so I am sure you will love shooting yours too. Enjoy

 

[cmansguns]

Congrats on that very nice find.....they don't come around that often. That one sure looks like you say "1980 ish"

For some comparison I have three:
1. a October 16, 1952 "Pre-27" with 6.5" bbl, Patridge front sight, diamond Magnas for stocks. Letters as shown. Shoots absolutely terrific!

2. a April 5, 1977, 3.5" bbl, ramp front sight, smooth GA target stocks. This gun is a handful to shoot with full load maggies onboard. Accurate but a bit of a punisher for me.

3. a May 8, 1980, 6" bbl, Nickel finish, Patridge front sight, checkered GA target stocks. Don't know how well it shoots as it came with a bunch of collector goodies, supposedly unfired except factory test, so sits in the safe for now.

Yours looks to have the Patridge front sight and I'm no expert but if a 1977 had ramp front sights, and the 1980 back to Patridge then maybe.

According to SCSW 4th, the 27-3 engineering change came about in 1983, and 1980 Target stocks became standard.

Any way you cut it...........you got a good one and please post a range report when you get a chance....these guns are phenomenal as to their build quality and accuracy.

 

[Jack Flash]

I would just have assumed that S&W put a ramp front sight on M27s with the shorter barrels as these would be more likely to be carried in holsters.

But you know what they say about people who assume.

 

[Green Dragoon]

Congratulations. May I be so gosh as to ask what you paid? I'm trying to track the value of these as the prices are rising.