Pre-Model 27

[Crazywader]

Newest caretaker of this Pre-Model 27 with a 3-1/2" barrel, serial no. "S 109xxx". Cylinder and stocks number to the gun. No box. Picked it up at my local shop earlier today. The pictures don't do the stocks justice - they are a nice walnut brown (really struggled to get them posted). Per SCSW 3rd ed., gun shipped between 1954 and 1955. Judging from its condition, it might have spent most of that time in the back of a safe. Will get it lettered. I'm delighted and wanted to share with folks.

 

[Gun Relics]

Great find, what a beauty. These 3 1/2 inchers just keep popping up.

 

[quinn]

I just love the the pre, pre 27s and pre 27s in the shorter barrel lengths. That one is a real beauty!

 

[mh51]

Outstanding gun, and good photos. Congrats, and thanks for sharing.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

That's beautiful! I'm partial to the 3.5" with double, proud front sight pins. Pre-model 27's in the S109*** range per SWCA data were shipping in mid-1954. PM me if you don't know how to get that info. Also, there were A LOT of .38/44 HDs in that serial range.