I looked at a model 27 4 inch a week ago in a nearby gunshop. Very nice condition, priced at $675 if I remember correctly. There was a rather large number 2 stamped on the rear of the cylinder. What did it mean?
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O.C. Sir: I don't know what the number 2 represents. However I know a 4" model 27 is a scarce gun and 675 is a pretty good price.
Sounds correct for a blued 27-2. I understand that's how S&W communicated with the polishing department. Highway Patrolman cylinders were typically marked with an "H", nickel 27 cylinders were marked with an "N" and blued cylinders were marked with a "2". One of my blued 27-2's has two "2"'s stamped on the back.
Did you measure the barrel from the front of the cylinder? Good price on a 4" if it's in excellent condition.
Did you measure the barrel from the front of the cylinder? Good price on a 4" if it's in excellent condition.
I read this and went to the safe to have a look-see. My 27-2 5" blue has a "2" stamped on the rear cylinder face.
OP
Thank you for the answers. I passed at the time because I have a six inch barrel M27-2 (without a 2).
Dennis The B
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My blue Model 27's (1969, 1978) both have the "2". The 1980 nickel 4" does not.
