Time for me to stick out my chest and brag a bit.
Last month I got lucky and added two more model 27s to the family. They were manufactured just 33 years apart. That is why I call them bookends. I know the older bookend should be a 1935, but I can not afford one of those. . . . yet.
I need to move my lighting over to the office so I can do some better pictures, these will have to do for the moment.
The 27-2 on the left has an almost indiscernible turn line and three burn marks on the cylinder face. There is no gas cutting of the top strap. It is complete with the presentation case and tools. Somewhere along the line someone changed out the grips, the original set probably had better grain. One day I may find a better pair for grips for it. Also someone did a gold wash on the lettering. I do believe that the revolver is unfired since leaving the factory in 1975. I will be keeping it in this condition. After all, I have four other 3 1/2" 357s to shoot when the urge strikes me.
The revolver on the right is a current production Registered Magnum. I changed the grips on it myself. This one has been fired and will continue to be fired. It shipped in the aluminum PC case with a few moon clips.
While there is noting like the old blue, I love the accuracy of the PC revolvers with their match grade barrels. I am also a big fan of the 8 shot format.
Last month I got lucky and added two more model 27s to the family. They were manufactured just 33 years apart. That is why I call them bookends. I know the older bookend should be a 1935, but I can not afford one of those. . . . yet.
I need to move my lighting over to the office so I can do some better pictures, these will have to do for the moment.
The 27-2 on the left has an almost indiscernible turn line and three burn marks on the cylinder face. There is no gas cutting of the top strap. It is complete with the presentation case and tools. Somewhere along the line someone changed out the grips, the original set probably had better grain. One day I may find a better pair for grips for it. Also someone did a gold wash on the lettering. I do believe that the revolver is unfired since leaving the factory in 1975. I will be keeping it in this condition. After all, I have four other 3 1/2" 357s to shoot when the urge strikes me.
The revolver on the right is a current production Registered Magnum. I changed the grips on it myself. This one has been fired and will continue to be fired. It shipped in the aluminum PC case with a few moon clips.
While there is noting like the old blue, I love the accuracy of the PC revolvers with their match grade barrels. I am also a big fan of the 8 shot format.
