Need a value of Model 27-new info available

[Vanman]

A friend of a friend has a 1964 S&W Model 27 for sale. I have not seen the gun but my friend says that it is real good condition and he believes that it has a 5"bbl. My friend THINKS that his friend has the original box also.
I always hankered for a 27 with a 5" and plan on taking a look at it. I hope this is enough info for you to give me a ballpark value before I go look at it.
What do you think?
Vanman

 

[Vanman]

A friend of a friend has a 1964 S&W Model 27 for sale. I have not seen the gun but my friend says that it is real good condition and he believes that it has a 5"bbl. My friend THINKS that his friend has the original box also.
I always hankered for a 27 with a 5" and plan on taking a look at it. I hope this is enough info for you to give me a ballpark value before I go look at it.
What do you think?
Vanman

 

[toroflow1]

$500-900 depending on condition and accesories (box, etc.).

 

[29aholic]

Does it look like this? This one is new in the PC I paid $600 +tax.

I wouldnt take that for it though

 

[Vanman]

Now I've seen the gun. There is no box,papers tools etc., just the gun. According to the current owner the gun was manufactured in 1964 (Ser # S239XXX). Although I am a shooter and not a collector, I would say that the gun is more than 95%.
The bluing looks excellant with just the very lightest beginning of a line on the cylinder from rotation. The rest of the blue is excellant except the blue shows more wear on the ejector rod. The markings are all crisp and I don't think that was re-finished. The grip panels are Magnas.
The owner took the gun to a local dealer who offered to take it on consignment and ask $599 and take his share out of the selling price.
The owner figurs that he can get $650 on his own but I doubt that he has the resources to do so.
I THINK that I could get the owner to sell it to me for $600-$625.
What do you more knowledgable guys think?

 

[29aholic]

Personally I pay a small premium for S prefix guns, and if it was in the S284XXX or so even more.
at 600-625 youre not stealing it, but youre not getting raped either. Just depends on what you want

 

[j38]

$600 to $625 would be a fair price for the gun as described around these parts. A 5" Model 27 would be a nice addition to almost any S&W collection. Good Luck,

Jerry

 

[gunnut44]

I would go for it, there is a premium for the 'S' prefix, and they don't make them like that anymore.

 

[Art Doc]

Correct "diamond" stocks? makes about a $100 difference in value if missing.

 

[tbury]

I would by an "S" gun in that condition at that price. I have 3 "Ss" and am always looking for more.

 

[CTPete]

Frankly, if it is a 27-0 in that serial number range and in that condition, I think it's worth quite a bit more. I would grab it!