My New 1950 "The .357 Magnum"

[acco40]

Or as it is commonly referred to as, Pre-27. Purchased from a true gentleman. I also have a pre-26, so I will be on the hunt for a pre-25 in the future.

 

[RKmesa]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Congrats and thanks for sharing,

 

[mk70ss]

One of the finest handguns ever made, congrats!

 

[s&wchad]

… and a 5" to boot.

That gun looks flat out new!

 

[Troystat]

Sweet, thanks for showing us.

 

[acco40]

Nice catch that it is indeed a 5". Here is a picture of the top strap.

 

[CQB27]

Well, that ain't hard to look at!

What a BEAUT!

 

[Engine49guy]

Nice !
On a side note the reason it was called The .357 Magnum was because in 1950 it was the only .357 Magnum that S&W offered
until 1954 when The Highway Patrolman was introduced.
Perhaps had they envisioned that there would be three different .357 models available in the AMC prior the advent of a
new model numbering system the advertising men probably would have come up with something much snazzier.

 

[SS336]

Only one word describes it…..perfect!

 

[ZGrand]

Wow. Not even a turn ring!

 

[Marshal Tom]

I'll take it! Let me know where to send the check!

 

[BlueBeard]

Looks good! You sent me a pm on my wolverine but I couldn't reply because your box is full.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Holy cow! Looks like it just left the factory. Outstanding.

 

[SS336]

Absolutely gorgeous. I have looked at your picture a dozen times and it looks better each time.
I am still amazed how these "time-capsule" revolvers still show up so frequently. How does someone buy one, just put it away for all these years and keep it brand new.
Just stunning, congratulations.

 

[glenncal1]

Gonna shoot it? I have a 5" 27-2 and the 5"ers are like a classic sports car (fill in your favorite make here) at the range.

 

[brendonjames65]

That is one beautiful revolver! Congratulations!

 

[JPMJr]

Looks good! You sent me a pm on my wolverine but I couldn't reply because your box is full.

I sent you 2 pms on a couple of your guns but you haven't responded.

 

[CH4]

Wow!
They sure don't make em like that anymore

 

[GSP Fan]

Simply awesome, congratulations.