New Michigan member with a 6" 27-2 in nickel.

[lbm]

Hi,
I am new to this forum and have a couple of questions regarding the model 27-2 that I just purchased.

How can I tell the age of this revolver by the serial number? Mine starts out N 17****.

Is it okay to dry fire or will this hurt the hammer?

My gun has only been fired three times and looks like that. There is a post of a similar model for sale at $600.00 but that one is listed in less then excellent condition. Just wondering what mine might be worth. I purchased it for less than market price because of a family situation.

Thanks for the help in advance.
lbm

 

[gunlovingirl]

Welcome from TN!

 

[deralte]

ibm, welcome from North Carolina. Jump into the forum and re-state your question and you will get some good answers. This section is basically for introductions.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome to the forum from Va.

 

[357_mag_mama]

A big HOWDY from Indiana!

 

[bmhiii]

Welcome from Missouri. You're revolver dates to 1973. Can't really answer your other questions.

I'm kinda a M27/M28 guy so... I need to see a pic of yours!

 

[animalmother]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Welcome from Tenn. Don

 

[bkp3gen]

Welcome to the Forum from Nebraska.....

 

[fyimo]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas. You can dry fire your S&W Model 27.

 

[pawncop]

Welcome from Texas lbm. Great forum, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.