Is $600 fair for a VG condition 5" Model 27-2 w/o Box or Papers?

[Robinett_11B]

There's a 5" Model 27-2 I've been thinking of picking up out here. The bluing is in great shape, with no carry wear, rust, or pitting. It looks like it's a bit gummy, with congealed oil on the hammer and extractor star, as if it'd been sitting for 20+ years. Clean bore and chambers. Comes with TH & TT, but standard magnas...so I'm assuming the grips aren't original, but I'm gonna have the dealer pull 'em so I can see. No nox or papers.



It'd end up being about $600 OTD...does this sound like a fair price? I've been wanting a Model 27 for a while now, and I've heard 5" was a real winner.



Appreciate any input you guys could give, on the price and any opinions on the 5" Model 27.


Thanks,
-Rob

 

[Shooting4life]

I would buy them all day long at that price

 

[murphydog]

From the description, it sounds better than VG and is at a good price. It may very well have shipped with Magna stocks; I had an 8 3/8" version of the same model with numbered Magnas, and they were more common in the 3.5 and 5" barrels. The 5" are nice shooters, very well-balanced.

 

[The Shadow]

Robinett ........... based on your description of the 27-2, $600. sounds like a very good price. As of late, the average price for M27's range around $1,000. in So Cal, in good to very good condition. It's a very nice handling revolver, and the "bright blue" finish on the 27's was the factories highest quality bluing ever. It's by far, one of my favorite S&W's, and if I were you, I'd jump at the opportunity to buy it "right now" before it gets away! Remember: when you snooze ....you lose!

the Shadow

 

[KEN L]

Really? You actually had to ask................

 

[gkitch]

condition

The term "Very Good Condition" implies to us that the revolver has been degraded through use and, perhaps, minor modifications (Goodyear Grips?) from its original NIB status. A 5" 27-2 in VG would be worth somewhere right around $400. What you describe is a M-27 in EXCELLENT Condition and it is worth right around the $600 asked.

 

[Patrick L]

If I could find one like that around here for that price, I'd gladly engage the wife in the quarrel that would inevitably follow (only because I already bought a gun this summer.)

 

[Robinett_11B]

Thanks for all the input, guys. I'm gonna go back to see if it's still there (fingers crossed!) as soon as the shop opens today. I'll post the results tonight.

 

[Iggy]

Run!!!

Good luck.

 

[feralmerril]

Unless something is wrong that you didnt catch, thats a good price. I bought mine brand new around 1971 and it came with no extras and the standard magna grips. I sent it back right away and got all the bells and whistles.

 

[Robinett_11B]

Hey, guys. Just picked up the Model 27...it was still there! It was in as good as shape as I had remembered. I pulled the grips and did a full checkout on it, too. There's no number on the grips, but they fit perfectly. The timing, lockup & B/C gap is perfect. The gun is definitely gummy though and will benefit greatly from a thorough cleaning. No rust or notable wear that I can see right away either.

I just snapped these photos real quick from my cell phone, so bear with me on the lousy quality. I'll be sure to post better ones tonight. After tax and 10% military discount, it came out to $590. I didn't mind paying that too terribly

Thanks again for your input, guys.
-Rob

 

[eyegots2no]

I agree with most. If you are looking at it yourself and give it a very good---the 600 is not a bad price especially if you really want one of those. Coming across nice 27's is not as common as it once was. 5 inch bbl is desirable to boot!. If you are looking at it over an auction---then your are taking the word of the dealer. A smart dealer does not over state condition as that results in a complaint and a desire to return which is a hassle for a dealer and they do not want hassle. Call dealer on phone and have a chat--you can tell a lot about a person and his ability and credibilty on a phoncon. Years ago I bought a SW from a guy who always has his Smith's marked WAY to high---but I wanted it---a 4" 629 first edition for $600! I thought that was 100 or 150 to high---but I wanted it and you see them rarely. I have not regretted it. Good luck.

 

[eyegots2no]

OH---Pictures just came through---that is a dandy---u won't regret it. I wish SW had checkered the top straps of 29's.

 

[Flint Ridge]

Whew! You had me worried that you let that one slip. Nice catch.

 

[sqhead]

would your gun be considered a 3 or 4 screw?.. thanks

 

[A10]

SGhead, a 27-2 is a three screw. I have one very much like this one, only with the target grips and the standard hammer and trigger. Gave 650 for it a couple months ago. Nice find!

 

[daveh75]

If I could find one like that around here for that price, I'd gladly engage the wife in the quarrel that would inevitably follow (only because I already bought a gun this summer.)

LOL...sounds like yours tricked you into the same thing mine did...no more purchases this year...still working within the trade loop hole though

 

[Patrick L]

If I came across a.deal like that, though, I think I could negotiate something with her. She's really a great sport!

 

[toddimusnimski]

Hey Rob, looks like a good find! Nicely done. At the WAC show this past weekend I eyeballed a 6" 27-2 in really good shape for $580 and probably could have haggled down a bit. It had Goodyears installed, and no box/papers; otherwise I might have considered it a bit more. But the 6" is way more common than the 5". Your deal wins, hands down!

 

[S.B.]

Very nice catch. Rarely do I see 5" 27-2s in my area with target hammers and triggers?
Steve