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Zero. None of the holes go all the way through
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Zero. None of the holes go all the way through
It likely shipped in early 1977.
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I'm not a fan of the long barrreled handguns. I think handguns are for carrying. That barrel disqualifies this one from field carry.
I'm sure it shoots well, but it's too big to carry.
I'm sure it shoots well, but it's too big to carry.
If you decide on replacing the scope and mount with an N frame adjustable sight…
The front end of some sight tangs is rounded, some front ends are squared off. They are not interchangeable due to location of the mounting hole. Do some careful measuring before purchase.
The front end of some sight tangs is rounded, some front ends are squared off. They are not interchangeable due to location of the mounting hole. Do some careful measuring before purchase.
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DoubleNickel
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I think I'm gonna pass on it. If anyone else wants it shoot me a Pm I'll give you the name of the store
Manufactured 1975-76. Ship date would-take a letter.
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My pre-27 came with a beautifully tooled leather belt and holster. I have carried it several times on a "woods walk", and found it to be no problem at all. I regularly carry a 6 1/2 incher, which is only a couple inches shorter.
Of course I wouldn't use it as a concealed carry because I don't have a shirt that log.
They are big to carry, but lots of early famous hunters carried the long-tube 357s with them into the field, including Col DB Wesson and Sasha Siemel.
With the right holster I find it to hang well and find it easy to carry in the field. Now carrying it concealed... that is a different story.
Some photos of my field carry long-tube with some leather I use...
This model 27 wore a scope for a while. I eventually removed it, but did not really mind it on the gun...
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They are big to carry, but lots of early famous hunters carried the long-tube 357s with them into the field, including Col DB Wesson and Sasha Siemel.
With the right holster I find it to hang well and find it easy to carry in the field. Now carrying it concealed... that is a different story.
Some photos of my field carry long-tube with some leather I use...
This model 27 wore a scope for a while. I eventually removed it, but did not really mind it on the gun...
Nice pics. You just have to realize how cool it is to carry an 8 incher in the field.
I have a 19-3 that had a scope D&Td. You could never tell with the rear sight back on. The OP's price is cheap enough, and the scope is first class, so selling the scope would be a bargain gun deal.
If my 2025 gun budget had not already been spent, I would surely PM for the dealer and gladly bought it sight unseen.
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Revolvers that have scopes on them are undesirable to me. Prior owners of scoped revolvers tend to push them hard with extra hot handloads. That is why it was priced low.
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Unfortunately a lot of bad handgun hunters thought a long barrel and a scope will improve their lack of shooting and hunting skills.
A lot of bad hunters carry all sorts of equipment (scopes, range finders, wind gauges, custom stocks, barrels of all lengths, etc...) into the field with the hopes of compensating for poor shooting and hunting skills.
In the hands of talented hunters and shooters, any weapon will perform better.
All that said - my general point is that with good leather, carrying a long-tube revolver into the field is not that inconvenient... it's actually kind of fun.
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Shooting skills can be improved with practice. Unfortunately, hunting skills are another story. Bad hunters are the worst story of all.
I shot an open sight shotgun for many years. Once I had a deer run 50 yards and drop. Every other time they dropped in their tracks.
When handguns became legal I realized that my range now had to be shorter. Also, about that time my eyesight succumbed to old age.
I started hunting with a scoped .45 Colt Blackhawk. Later switched to a scoped Encore in .308 Winchester. Now, trying to lighten the load in my old age I shoot a .45 Redhawk with a reflex sight.
I have never shot a deer that got away, regardless of weapon. It's only partly about skill, but more importantly about responsibility.
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All that said - my general point is that with good leather, carrying a long-tube revolver into the field is not that inconvenient... it's actually kind of fun.
I disagree. It's not "kinda fun". It's the best fun ever.
I have an 8 & 3/8" model 27-2 that is very accurate when shooting groups from a bench rest with std full power cast bullet handloads. I hunted deer for several years with handguns and took several. I always wanted to use the model 27 but when it came time to hit the woods I took my .44 magnums instead. Now I'm too old and feeble to hunt deer any more so I'll never get a chance to use the 27 but I'll keep it anyway. My most used .44 was a long barreled Ruger Super Blackhawk at 7.5". Easy to use with a cross draw holster sitting in a tree stand.
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