Model 27-2, yes another....

[Hair Trigger]

Last few. There is the gorgeous checkering on the top, and sight alignment.

So, what are Maga grips? These grips are beautifully grained, but not matching (grain) between the halves. Coated the inside with butcher block oil - most non-destructive oil I could find. Notice the crud in the checkering of the stocks? I don't know if that is something I want to attack - gives it a certain amount of character, I think.

And, what are the 3Ts?

Magna stocks (S&W refers to wood grips as 'stocks') are smaller than target stocks and are generally the standard stock for their revolvers. "3T" refers to Target stocks, Target hammer and Target trigger. Your M27 has a .265" service trigger and a .400" semi-target trigger. Hammers (the spur part) and triggers were available in .265, .400, and .500" widths. There was also a .400" smooth combat trigger that was available. You might try a good paste wax and a stiff toothbrush to clean out the checkering, then buff them .
Below are my M28-2 on top, with magna stocks, and my M27-2 bottom, with target stocks.

 

[MiketheTraveler]

Magna stocks (S&W refers to wood grips as 'stocks')

As do I, about half the time - I try to be correct - nothing irks me more than a person referring to a pistol's "clip"

Your M27 has a .265" service trigger and a .400" semi-target trigger.

Is the .400" semi-target trigger the shoe? Or...?

Hammers (the spur part) and triggers were available in .265, .400, and .500" widths. There was also a .400" smooth combat trigger that was available. You might try a good paste wax and a stiff toothbrush to clean out the checkering, then buff them .
Below are my M28-2 on top, with magna stocks, and my M27-2 bottom, with target stocks.

So I have the target stocks. No wonder this is such a joy to shoot!

Those are two fine lookers! I see the difference in blue and size of various parts. Interesting.

 

[Narragansett]

Ok, here is the whole thing. I sat in the quiet this morning, coffee and cleaning supplies, took off the stocks and started inspecting and with my REAL glasses, saw that a lot of what I thought might be rust, was possibly varnished lubricant, and with the aid of the camera, confirmed exactly that. Todays "cameras-that-are-phones" are so excellent!
So, I got 99% of everything off, I used a fired 38spl case, no pressure, and it scraped off the varnish with no scarring of the blue. I used cotton cloth and fingers to try and buff the varnish "outline" or shadow, but it's still lightly visible. On the machine finish of the grip frame, I used oil and a bronze brush - found out that going WITH the grain, so to speak, is MUCH more successful than against at rust removal. Got rid of 99% of that too!
So here is the progression, I hope in the right order!

Those grips are no doubt not original to the gun, but they could be restored with a new finish and have the checkering recut. There is a fellow on the forum here that does that kind of work. I believe his name is Jeff Maggert or something like that. Others could give you the name. His work in magnificent!! They are nice walnut diamond targets

 

[PauldL]

An "As New" 27-2 6" Full Target (3T) ('78 i think) with the nicest factory presentation case I've saw went for $3,025 last night on GB.

 

[Dave.357]

The 6 1/2” guns are getting hard to find. The 6” model shows up at
gun shows more often. Model 27 -2 and before are hard to get a good deal
on every one wants one . The 6 1/2” in the center is my latest,
some one robbed the original grips but I do like the feel of the ones on it .

 

[Jeromejr]

27

See if I can get this right:
Model 27-2
S&W 357 Magnum
6.5 inch barrel
Beautiful blue!
S267505

This is in great shape - I only find some varnish under the grip up closest to the hammer, very light all most nil along each outer edge of grip backstrap. I am hoping to use something to soak on what I believe is varnish - I'll take suggestions. And then maybe a wooden dowel to the starting rust? I believe there may also be some(very little) along with the varnish I found.
My great uncle bought this new, I believe, and I'm betting its a 70s serial number. When he passed, my dad took this, and I took a shorter Colt 357M, what did I know? I thought the 4" Colt was cool, but it turned out the rifling was very poor, so I traded it off as a fixer upper. Anyway...
My dad and I love this - its so stupidly accurate. I saw a thread from Smithwesson27 and saw the response he got about his new acquisition. I've had, well, me and dad - its a family gun I think I've shot more than he has, this pistol for almost 30 years and had no idea it is regarded as highly as it is.

I am interested in knowing all there is to know about it, and I think I'll take it out next range trip. Last time I know I shot it was 2010.

Your 27 made 1967, s suffix with the ever popular Cokes

 

[rbmac52]

I'm pretty sure those stocks are diamond targets, and not cokes.

 

[MiketheTraveler]

So... what are "cokes"?

 

[rbmac52]

"Cokes" have a larger checkered area than the later and much more common target grips. When viewed from the rear, their shape is similar to the shape of the original Coke bottle, with a slight swell in the middle and a slight flair at the bottom. They came on N-frame guns (mostly 44 and 41 magnums) from the mid 50's through the mid 60's. They can go for $400.00 or more in good to excellent condition.

Somewhere on this Forum (I think) are tutorials that thoroughly describe and depict S&W stocks, including the "coke" variation. Try the search function to see if you can find them. Maybe another kind Forum member will post a link for us. My search skills are limited.

Here are some internet links that show "coke" stocks:

Rogers Guns

Coke Bottle Grips | An Official Journal Of The NRA

 

[TheHobbyist]

Nice gun, thanks for sharing.

 

[Hair Trigger]

An "As New" 27-2 6" Full Target (3T) ('78 i think) with the nicest factory presentation case I've saw went for $3,025 last night on GB.

If GB keeps this up, my M27-2 posted above will have doubled in value in less than two years.

 

[lihpster]

Those grips are no doubt not original to the gun, but they could be restored with a new finish and have the checkering recut. There is a fellow on the forum here that does that kind of work. I believe his name is Jeff Maggert or something like that. Others could give you the name. His work in magnificent!! They are nice walnut diamond targets

Pete, His name is Curt Harlow. His handle here is 44magget. And as you said, his work is superb.

 

[dobegrant]

Very nice, congratulations

 

[TJm15.38]

That's gorgeous; I really wish I owned one.

 

[PauldL]

I absolutely LOVE my 27-2 6" Full Target Model
There's absolutely nothing like them imo
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