Price check on 27-2... UPDATE: brought it home today

[acl864]

... A buddy called me up with a 27-2 nickel with 3 1/2" barrel. No box or goodies, according to him it's been fired very little and is in very good condition. He's asking $700. Deal or No Deal??? Thanks in advance for your opinions.

 

[VM]

to me, "very good condition" is 98-99% with original grips.
I'd buy it

 

[Hawg Rider]

Jump on it!...but since he's a friend see if he'll take $650. I'm looking for a blued 3-1/2", and expect to pay $700+, nickel is worth a little more.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I think that would be a good deal. I just would want a box.
That barrel length is very popular right now. Good luck! Don

 

[acl864]

Thanks for the advice guys. I don't think I'm going to regret owning this one.

 

[girvin02]

Congrats, you done good.

 

[gunnut44]

Beautiful looking gun, you did GREAT! Those stocks look awesome on it, and they are worth a few bucks on their own.

 

[peyton]

You did so good, take him out for a beer!!

 

[acl864]

Thanks for the kind words.
A little more detail... By the serial number it's around a 1975 DOB, very faint turn line and a hairline of flame cutting on the top strap so not a lot of rounds through the gun, no cosmetic blemishes that I can see other than the turn line and a small patch on the stocks where the finish is gone around the bottom of the speedloader cutout (can't see it unless you look for it). Locks up and functions just like new.

She will be lovingly maintained but I will enjoy shooting this beauty for years to come.

 

[Sportsterguy]

Great price, great revolver. Congrats! Don't Sell It! If you do you WILL regret it just like your buddy will.

 

[dmar]

Quite a deal; congratulations!

 

[Rush_Fan]

Very nice-looking gun. Those smooth grips are beautiful. That's definately a keeper.

 

[mhg2tld]

That is a really nice looking Smith. Congratulations. Can't have too many.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Great find! Congratulations on your new model 27.
Your gun looks so pretty, I am jealous. Don

 

[acl864]

Finally got a chance to shoot today. Took a little getting used to, she's a lot heavier than my K's and J's but once I got a feel for it I was driving tacks. Very accurate gun and a pleasure to shoot with my 357 158 gr LSWC target handloads. Got her all cleaned up and put away. I won't shoot her a whole bunch... but she ain't going to be a safe queen either. Too much fun to shoot. I do need to find some smaller stocks- these are just a little too big around the base for me.