Inherited S&W 27-2
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Congratulations on your revolver! I'm not familiar with Lubbock PD, I'm sure someone here is. Was your relative with the PD?
If it's a Highway Patrolman it would be a 28-2. It should have a matte finish, and the top strap should not have checkering. If it is a bright finish and the top strap is checkered then it is a 27-2.
S273 etc. would make it an early 28-2. As always, pictures would really help!
If it's a Highway Patrolman it would be a 28-2. It should have a matte finish, and the top strap should not have checkering. If it is a bright finish and the top strap is checkered then it is a 27-2.
S273 etc. would make it an early 28-2. As always, pictures would really help!
Welcome to the S&W Forums. You have either a Model 27-2 or a Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. The 27-2 does not have a name stamped into the barrel. Now if the frame is stamped 27-2 and the barrel is stamped Highway Patrolman, it's either a very mismarked revolver, which might have happened, or there has been a parts swap somewhere along the way.
.38SuperMan
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That’s really interesting. I’m certainly no expert but the 27 has a checkered on top and the 28 Highway Patrolman has a satin finish rib. Yours is certainly marked 27-2 but has the features of a 28.
Perhaps a stamping error at the factory or a gun put together from parts? Again I’m no expert.
Perhaps a stamping error at the factory or a gun put together from parts? Again I’m no expert.
Font and depth of the "27" doesn't match the "-2", which isn't completely definitive but adds to the suspicion. It is definitely a 28 frame with the uncheckered and matte finished top strap. I believe someone tried to make it a "27" and missed the mark.
SGT ROCK 11B
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I am thinking $600 to $700 is a firm and fast sale.
I see a factory nickle plated Austin PD revolver that is going for $1800. So that will give you a range of prices.
I see a factory nickle plated Austin PD revolver that is going for $1800. So that will give you a range of prices.
It's not a Model 27 and Model 27's had a checking or knurling applied to the top strap of the frame and this one lacks that treatment. I doubt it is a factory nickel plating as S&W did not plate rear sights and this one appears to be plated. It looks like it might be a nice shooter, assuming that everything mechanical is correct. As for a value, whatever someone is willing to pay for it. For me, not more than $700 given its highly questionable pedigree.
Hair Trigger
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The model stamp looks over stamped to me, but the picture isn't crystal clear. Is the extractor star blue or nickel? Factory nickel plating has a blued star and the hammer and trigger are case color, that's an aftermarket plating job, the rear sights would still be black.
I would put value somewhere between $500-550 to (maybe!) $750.
I would also bet you might have a semi-difficult time selling it. Hopefully, I'm wrong.
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Not too many nickels in 27-2. A few but rarer than blue.
I’d definitely get a nice pair of target stocks for it.
S series higher $$
Maybe 800-1200 unless it’s a refinished nickel.
I’m still a newbie but have been in Gunbroker daily since January so I am keeping a keen eye on what things are selling for there.
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Not too many nickels in 27-2. A few but rarer than blue.
I’d definitely get a nice pair of target stocks for it.
S series higher $$
Maybe 800-1200 unless it’s a refinished nickel.
I’m still a newbie but have been in Gunbroker daily since January so I am keeping a keen eye on what things are selling for there.
Kind of odd that the “PD” stamping appears to be in the nickel plating not under it as I would think an aftermarket plating would show.
.38SuperMan
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Keep it a year and make an extra $100 on it. Yours isn’t a beater but even beaters are going up in value.
If you bought it to shoot who cares it not a pure bread Smith. People pay big money to transplant a Python barrel on a K frame Smith. You have a lot of serious collectors here and that’s great. I’m happy there are folks preserving the best of the best but I’m one of those people that can appreciate a gun that has a pedigree but I buy guns to shoot and that’s a great shooter. Your gun is one that would appeal to someone like myself that’s just looking for a shooter to carry or shoot. It be wouldn’t bother me to own a refinished hybrid.
If you bought it to shoot who cares it not a pure bread Smith. People pay big money to transplant a Python barrel on a K frame Smith. You have a lot of serious collectors here and that’s great. I’m happy there are folks preserving the best of the best but I’m one of those people that can appreciate a gun that has a pedigree but I buy guns to shoot and that’s a great shooter. Your gun is one that would appeal to someone like myself that’s just looking for a shooter to carry or shoot. It be wouldn’t bother me to own a refinished hybrid.
LittleAugieMo
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Positives most any N frame will bring $500 as long as timing,lock-up are good& its not"clapped-out"
The not so good stamping(27-2) doesn't match the pistol and it's more'n likley aftermarket nickel finish. I'd think $500 would be bottom dollar get rid of it quick price $750-900 would be possible depending on market. Disclaimer haven't done an "in hand inspection. Another positive I left out is the 4" bbl.Good luck w/ your sale.
The not so good stamping(27-2) doesn't match the pistol and it's more'n likley aftermarket nickel finish. I'd think $500 would be bottom dollar get rid of it quick price $750-900 would be possible depending on market. Disclaimer haven't done an "in hand inspection. Another positive I left out is the 4" bbl.Good luck w/ your sale.
IMO renickel, possibly a rebarrel as well. The lettering on the left side of the barrel doesn't look right for an early 60's 28. Should have smaller stamped lettering and a lazy ampersand IIRC.
Seems like a lot of modifications to the gun, plus the stamping issue. To me it reads Frankengun, and the top I'd go would be 550 myself. and that would be after a hands-on inspection. I'd have to see under the rubber grips, they trap moisture which can result in corrosion. Also, the hammer and trigger should be case hardened. These look bead blasted, which could be an indicator of other things happening with the action.
The revolver market is softening. The only revolvers bringing top dollar are all original 90%+ finish with the box, papers, original grips, etc.
Seems like a lot of modifications to the gun, plus the stamping issue. To me it reads Frankengun, and the top I'd go would be 550 myself. and that would be after a hands-on inspection. I'd have to see under the rubber grips, they trap moisture which can result in corrosion. Also, the hammer and trigger should be case hardened. These look bead blasted, which could be an indicator of other things happening with the action.
The revolver market is softening. The only revolvers bringing top dollar are all original 90%+ finish with the box, papers, original grips, etc.
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