JohnAC
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I'm seeing that too, but on my computer it looks more like a reflection than a wear mark.
May buy Model 27-2 w/5" bbl
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I'm seeing that too, but on my computer it looks more like a reflection than a wear mark.
Grayfox
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The 5" barrel is my favorite length on a N-frame. The gun is beautiful and has all the goodies.
What are you waiting for? Snag that sucker!
What are you waiting for? Snag that sucker!
Here in Cali, you gotta wait 10 days....so a slow, leisurely walk home with a half-smile on your face is all you can do
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Oyaji
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Well fellas, she's mine......the deal is done. It looks even better in person than the pictures portrayed. Blueing is blemish free. Lockup is tight and it has a great double/single action pull. Stocks are also in excellent condition. Box liner has a bit of damage but, that is no big deal. Was able to negotiate a price of $1400 cash. Serial number is N4484XX. Can someone advise a manufacture date, please.
Jack Flash
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Oyaji
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Thank you, Jack
Tom_R
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Good for you, that is excellent news, and I am glad that it ended up getting a good home.
Please post some pics when you have an opportunity.
I have a simple rule on these....3.5 or 5" in model 27's and 4" or 6" in model 28's. The 5" 27 is super classy and just looks right. The 3.5" just scream purpose built for shooting felons and various evil doers.
I too am enamored with thismodel and picked one one up two years ago and still want a 3.5 or 4 inch model 27-2 but they are worse than the 27-2 five inch gun. But they are the cream of the crop when it comes to thi age group.I did se ad handle a pre 27 built in 1941 and it is on my dream list now.
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Oyaji
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That was the seller's original asking price. Fortunately, I was able to negotiate down somewhat.
bigmoneylewis
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$ 1,400 was a good price . That is an "investment" gun . The 27-2 is the fastest rising Smith revolver in the collectors market , and this one is an excellent example . 5 years from now this gun will be worth twice what you paid . The 27-2 is Smiths Python, and we all wish we had bought Pythons 5 years ago , but though they were too expensive at $ 1,000 . Today , a Python in that condition would easily bring north of $ 4,000 . The 27-2 is the pinnacle of Smith & Wesson collectability in most peoples eyes , and you will not get hurt buying nice examples like that , even if you have to pay up to around $ 1,800 .
Just keep it mint in the box and your investment will pay off .
I would have paid $ 1,500 without blinking, but fine examples like that are never around when I am looking .
Lewis
Just keep it mint in the box and your investment will pay off .
I would have paid $ 1,500 without blinking, but fine examples like that are never around when I am looking .
Lewis
You will likely enjoy that gun for many, many years to come. I doubt the cost will bother you down the line. That is a very nice package.
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Smithboomer
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Congratulation. I agree that $1400 is a lot for a Model 27, but if that's the gun you wanted, good for you.
For myself, I'm checking out a few five inch Model 27s on GB this week, hoping for a sub-$850 one. I don't need LNIB, just a nice shooting gun.
For myself, I'm checking out a few five inch Model 27s on GB this week, hoping for a sub-$850 one. I don't need LNIB, just a nice shooting gun.
