Model 27-2 Question

[TDC]

YIKES!!! That 27 is among the most beat up I've seen. It looks like it may have gone through a house fire causing the rust, and then had a chain wrapped around it and drug behind a pickup on a gravel road for 500 miles..... What a shame to see a 5" 27 in that condition!

I'd still have it checked out completely for any mechanical difficulties, shoot a bunch of mag ammo through it if the bore and cylinder are OK (they could be as badly pitted as the frame), then re-evaluate any cosmetic improvements you'd like to do with it.

Just out of curiosity what did you pay for it?

 

[sw282]

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[SRG]

Believe it or not, it's not as bad as it looks in the pictures. The finish is shot but the metal is smooth and no gouges or pitting. The action is tight as a drum and everything operates smoothly. I've shot several boxes of .38's and a box of 357's through it and it is very accurate. I also have the grips that were on it and they look consistant as far as wear but show no signs of any fire damage. So I don't believe that is the case.

As far as price, I figure I'll have a little less then $500 in it after it is refinished.

 

[thedane]

Sounds good to me! The most important thing is that you're happy with it. Congratulations!

 

[TDC]

By all means re-finish it if you have so little in it... If it's as you describe it may be the Mod 27 5" buy of the year. Be sure to post before and after pictures when you get it back. I'm curious to see what S&W or others can do with it.... It should be beautiful!

 

[PALADIN85020]

Oh, my gosh! Please do refinish it. It's a shame to see a 27 in such ratty condition. I'd be embarrassed to shoot it until it's been cleaned up professionally. Normal "character" wear is one thing, but this is another.

John

 

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