Finally Got Me a 5" Model 27

[kscharlie]

Have been watching auctions for the past 2 years hoping for a 5" .357 Magnum. Prices just kept going up and I was unwilling to pay. Got tired of that nonsense and paid what I had to pay to get one. Now I have one to go with my 6" and 6 1/2" .357s. This one is a Model 27 No Dash. Came with the original box, no docs or tools. Based on the serial number, I am guessing it is a 1960 gun. It also came with an incorrect (though gorgeous) set of target stocks, which I replaced with a period correct set. At any rate, I am really tickled to add this one to my accumulation.

 

[toroflow1]

Beautiful! The color case on those forged parts is unbelievable! Great pictures!

 

[JP@AK]

Congrats. Nice find.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Congratulations, Charlie.

That's a handsome creature.

 

[flundertaker]

Nice. Yup, I did the same thing a while ago. Got fed up looking for a bargain and just paid the asking price on a pair of 5” 27’s one each nickel and blued. No regrets!

 

[blackdeuce]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[DARE]

Very nice!
Here is my 5" from 1935. Guess you would call this a Pre-Pre-Model 27. Or maybe not model marked. Or you could say Registered Magnum.

 

[pmhayden]

When I was younger, new to Smiths, I found a 5” Model 27 in a pawn shop for $275. They did not know either. It has some holster bluing wear and a line from the rubber grips that were on it, and was not in “collectable” condition. Quit possibly a retired WA State Patrol trooper’s gun. I replaced the wide grooved target trigger with a smooth CCH trigger the same width as the trigger guard, and added VZ grips. A great gun for cast Keith .38 SWCs. I know it’s only a shooter and not a safe queen. But I am fortunate to have found it.

 

[STCM(SW)]

My 5" M27

 

[RKmesa]

Charlie:

That is a nice 5"er and it is always fun when they come with the box!!!

Congrats!

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

Welcome to the club! I absolutely love my 5".

 

[LittleAugieMo]

When I was younger, new to Smiths, I found a 5” Model 27 in a pawn shop for $275. They did not know either. It has some holster bluing wear and a line from the rubber grips that were on it, and was not in “collectable” condition. Quit possibly a retired WA State Patrol trooper’s gun. I replaced the wide grooved target trigger with a smooth CCH trigger the same width as the trigger guard, and added VZ grips. A great gun for cast Keith .38 SWCs. I know it’s only a shooter and not a safe queen. But I am fortunate to have found itI

 

[LittleAugieMo]

Bought my 5" 27-2 @ a gunshow....didn't realize it was a 5" nor did the seller.

I didn't figure it out till much later(think a year or two) it also is a shooter.

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

Mine absolutely had a LEO background; came with this full rig. Probably should get it lettered someday.......

 

[CHARLIE699]

THAT is beautiful 5"no dash!! MIne has seen more use but it's a birth-year revolver for me

 

[Gun Relics]

Here's my little pre-27 safe queen. Just wish the box was in better shape but the gold ones in 5" are impossible to find. Shipped April 1955 to Williams Gun Sight Company in Michigan. It's a keeper!

 

[SixgunFife]

Love it and congratulations! I’m definitely a fan of the 5” M27. 27-2 shown here with assorted leather goods from both Barranti Leather and Milt Sparks. Indeed, this gun sees carry-time.

 

[Casual Smith Nut]

Beautiful! 5 inch N frames are perfection.

 

[Retired W4]

Found this one at a shop in NE GA a couple years ago.

 

[Gun Relics]

THAT is beautiful 5"no dash!! MIne has seen more use but it's a birth-year revolver for me

I like it when these models have the red front sight insert. I think it's a classy look. Nice cokes by the way, great find.