Is this the worst? Pre 27?

[old bear]

RG22lr;141878373]OK, So I am not sure how I feel about this.

Sir, ya got a Great working gun there. Leave it as is with the exception of the rubber grips; which should be replaced. Now enjoy it for what it is; I.E. shoot the snot out out of it.

 

[jjfitch]

I like it!

OK, So I am not sure how I feel about this purchase. It was cheap enough but kind of a disaster. I bought a Pre-27 5 screw 5 digit serial S89xxx off a fellow today not knowing for sure what he had. Just that it was a Ceracoted S&W 357. Now what to do with it. Shots is or try to strip it? What would you guys do? TIA
Pre 27#2 | Dennis Thomas | Flickr

I like it! All business, no bling!

 

[dave1918a2]

Another vote for add a rear sight and shoot that thing.

 

[raljr1]

I'd sell it and buy one that already looks the way i want it to.

Robert

 

[Bald1]

Depending on what us have into it, I'd probably blast it then have it blued.

 

[AJ]

People are pretty free with your money.

 

[clang444]

I was in a similar situation on a Model 51 I bought dirt cheap. It had a similar Ceracote to your gun. After thinking it over for quite a while I decided to leave it as is. I even lucked into a nickel .22lr cylinder and now I have a convertible .22lr/.22Mag part time FrankenPinto:

 

[Truckman]

People are pretty free with your money.

Some of us are forced by financial reality to live vicariously......Ben

 

[Doug M.]

If you want a collector gun, this is not it. If you want a shooter than is very likely to be functional and will not lose value in daily carry as a tool, you need to add a rear sight and drive on.

 

[smithman 10]

I'm so cheap I'd just go ahead and shoot it WITHOUT a rear sight, just to see what I could do!

 

[Retired W4]

I'm so cheap I'd just go ahead and shoot it WITHOUT a rear sight, just to see what I could do!

A true cheap skate, but hey...I you can hit what you are shooting at...have at it.

 

[Pisgah]

Shooter divine. Grin and bear it, count your blessings...

 

[AJ]

I was in a similar situation on a Model 51 I bought dirt cheap. It had a similar Ceracote to your gun. After thinking it over for quite a while I decided to leave it as is. I even lucked into a nickel .22lr cylinder and now I have a convertible .22lr/.22Mag part time FrankenPinto:

I'm so cheap I'd just go ahead and shoot it WITHOUT a rear sight, just to see what I could do!

A true cheap skate, but hey...I you can hit what you are shooting at...have at it.

Shooter divine. Grin and bear it, count your blessings...

If he is using it "up close and personal" then there is no real need for a rear sight.

 

[RG22lr]

Wow I am overwhelmed by responses. Think I am looking for a rear sight . Any ideas? Also kind of entertaining a no drill mount Anda Rmr? Any thoughts on that?

 

[SLT223]

My only concern from the pictures above is the contact wear on the left side of the frame when the cylinder is open. That's perfectly fixable. Aside from that, just put a rear sight on it and use it as stated above.

 

[RG22lr]

Had some ask what I have tied up in it. When I bought it I felt like really low balled the guy. Bought it sight unseen and thought it was a K frame by the pics. Also deducted for the missing rear sight. So all being said pretty cheap I think. BTW what would it be worth as a working gun?

 

[JSR III]

People are pretty free with your money.

The OP asked for suggestions/opinions so he gets what he asked for. No one is forcing him to do anything but merely making their thoughts known.

Temporarily this is still a free country......

 

[brucev]

Find and buy a used rear sight and install on your revolver. Take it to the range and shoot it. If satisfied w/ on target results, all is cool! Good for you. If not satisfied, send it on down the road. More than likely it will find a place in your collection. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[A10]

Had some ask what I have tied up in it. When I bought it I felt like really low balled the guy. Bought it sight unseen and thought it was a K frame by the pics. Also deducted for the missing rear sight. So all being said pretty cheap I think. BTW what would it be worth as a working gun?

If it were posted at 6 bills I'd probably break my arm getting my wallet out so fast.....hard to find anything around these parts for less than 8.

 

[JSR III]

If it were posted at 6 bills I'd probably break my arm getting my wallet out so fast.....hard to find anything around these parts for less than 8.

Look at GB. I counted about 40 under $800. Nothing as cheap as $600 but many between $650 and $799

 

[smithman 10]

Are used sights available?

I said I would shoot it with no rear sight just for fun but has anyone looked and found an old style rear sight and priced it?

Just curious how much it would run the OP.

 

[RG22lr]

Maybe someone wants to donate one!! Lol

 

[Jim Watson]

If staying with the paint job, I would not bother looking for and paying for a checkered rear sight. Anything that fit the cut will do to aim the gun.

 

[RG22lr]

Looks like hole spacing could be a problem. Thinking about making a fixed sight

 

[Masterbuck54]

Not sure if this would have fit?

I said I would shoot it with no rear sight just for fun but has anyone looked and found an old style rear sight and priced it?

Just curious how much it would run the OP.

I just sold one last week for $100 shipped… they are out there.

Masterbuck54

 

[AC Man]

Looks like the perfect truck gun as is to me. Rubber grips and all. And I hate rubber grips. Nice side arm for hunting, fishing, and protection, without worrying about damaging the finish of the gun or grips.

 

[younggun22]

I once had a pre 28 6in that was rusted with flaking nickel - this in comparison is collectors piece!

It had good mechanics and good bore and it shot great! Looks like a great range gun or carry piece if you get a rear sight.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Is it my bad eyesight, or is the caliber marking way off center? Shortened barrel?

 

[Pitdog02]

Black chrome finish Grey, charcoal grips. imho

 

[CajunBass]

I like it, but then I can be a heretic. I think it looks like serious business. Especially with those Pachmayr Presentations. All the cool kids in my day had them on everything.

Add me to the "choot it" list.