EdF702
Member
Well... Ain't that a bummer! I don't know if that adds or detracts from its value, but it sure is a terrific discussion piece!
Model 27-2 Question
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spelasr
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LOL, was not really looking for an increased value due to an anomaly but rather trying to get it's authenticity validated. Looks like I will never really know so, I am going to assume it is, lol.
I have heard of this happening before. Some have said that the gun in question may have been a "lunchbox" gun, which I take to mean might have been taken out of the factory, off of the books, in a lunchbox. Makes sense to me.
crsides
US Veteran, SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Well, that clears everything up.
Charlie
Charlie
acl864
Member
I think the letter actually does explain the only way the revolver could leave the factory without roll marks. Like someone else suggested it could be a "lunchbox" gun or as suggested in the Jink's letter "delivered to one of the company executives". I think someone at S&W had the revolver made for them (or helped make it). Whoever had it made without roll marks was on to something. It looks really good like that. To me the lack of roll marks would add to the desirability. Maybe not as a "collector" gun because technically it's not factory correct. But in my humble opinion, you got a heck of deal on what is "probably" a one of a kind M27-2 in excellent condition in a very desirable barrel length. Well done!
