pre-27 question

[jo64ohio]

i went to a local gun show and seen a pre-27,i don't know the serial no. but it was a "S" frame 5 digit serial no.the dealer said 1949-1950 dated.we are talking a possible trade/cash deal.the pre-27 is a 3/12 in. barrell,blue,98%,diamond magna's.no box or extra's.he is firm at 1350.00.i was also wondering if that is a fair price and if the magna's are the correct grips,and what would be the correct box or boxes for that pre-27.thanks in advance.

 

[fat tom]

That's a fair market price for a gun as described. The box would be the gold box with blue lettering.
f.t.

 

[Art Doc]

If it is as you describe, a 3.5" 357 Magnum from 1950ish in genuine 98% original condition and stocks I would not pay that much but somebody might. I think at a grand it would sell quickly. At $1350 might take a while. I would prefer a $600 shooter. What do YOU want?

You decide what it's worth to you and act accordingly. Wait a month and if it's still there offer the grand.

 

[DCWilson]

The crucial question here is, "What is the serial number?" If it is above S75000, it is a Model of 1950 revolver with the new short action. If the serial number is in the S71xxx range, it is a rare postwar Transitional .357 with the long action -- and it should be worth big bucks. The seller's assertion of "about 1949-50" leaves both possibilities open, though I think the odds favor its being a Model of 1950.

I don't think there are any .357 Magnums with serial numbers between S72000 and S75000.

I'm closer to SP's position on this one if it is a short-action revolver. If you can get it for a thousand, you should, but if it's worth a third more to you go ahead and buy it.

And of course if it's a postwar transitional, you should have bought it already at the asking price.

 

[ditrina]

The crucial question here is, "What is the serial number?" If it is above S75000, it is a Model of 1950 revolver with the new short action. If the serial number is in the S71xxx range, it is a rare postwar Transitional .357 with the long action -- and it should be worth big bucks. The seller's assertion of "about 1949-50" leaves both possibilities open, though I think the odds favor its being a Model of 1950.

I don't think there are any .357 Magnums with serial numbers between S72000 and S75000.

I'm closer to SP's position on this one if it is a short-action revolver. If you can get it for a thousand, you should, but if it's worth a third more to you go ahead and buy it.

And of course if it's a postwar transitional, you should have bought it already at the asking price.

Shipped February 1950

Hopefully this information will help..
Courtesy of Handejector and JayCeeNee who put together the following data base

Early 1950 Model 357 Mags

All are 3.5" unless noted:
SH = Speed hammer
ST = Semi Target

By Date
S75514 – Nov-1949 Barrel length unknown to me
S75523 – Jan-1950 B.R.
S75947 – Feb 10, 1950 SH This Gun
S75581 – Mar 8, 1950
S75866 – Mar- 1950 Holster wear, SH
S75952 – April- 1950
S75935 – May 10, 1950
S76311 – May 26, 1950 3.5 Blue SH? letter
S75929 – June 28, 1950 SH 3.5 Blue letter
S75867 – July 20, 1950, SH
S77125 – Aug 23, 1950 ST Hammer Letter Pic
S75855 – Sept, 1950 Reblue
S79524 – Sept 21, 1950 Barrel length unknown to me

By Serial Number
S75514 – Nov-1949 Barrel length unknown to me
S75523 – Jan-1950 B.R.
S75581 – Mar 8, 1950
S75855 – Sept, 1950 Reblue
S75866 – Mar- 1950 Holster wear, SH
S75867 – July 20, 1950 SH
S75929 – June 28, 1950 SH 3.5 Blue letter
S75935 – May 10, 1950
S75947 – Feb 10, 1950 SH This Gun
S75952 – April- 1950
S76311 – May 26, 1950 3.5 Blue SH? letter
S77125 – Aug 23, 1950 ST Hammer Letter Pic
S79524 – Sept 21, 1950 Barrel length unknown to me