Questions on a Smith & Wesson 27-2 P.D. stamped revolver

[aimedfire]

I just put down a deposit on Smith and Wesson 27-2, with 3-1/2" barrel and nickel finish. It is stamped Austin PD.

1) Does the Austin PD stamp hurt the guns value? It is a beautiful pinned and recessed gun with little wear.

2) Do I have to watch out for any gun cleaning solvents that could damage the nickel finish?

 

[aimedfire]

I just put down a deposit on Smith and Wesson 27-2, with 3-1/2" barrel and nickel finish. It is stamped Austin PD.

1) Does the Austin PD stamp hurt the guns value? It is a beautiful pinned and recessed gun with little wear.

2) Do I have to watch out for any gun cleaning solvents that could damage the nickel finish?

 

[VM]

IMO, it would be worth more without the engraving.
BUT.......it depends on what you paid for it AND if you like it.
That's a desireable model and barrel length.
There have been other Austin PD guns sell here and they brought good money if I recall.

Good luck and enjoy it

 

[s&wchad]

Welcome to the forum. Very nice gun.

Some folks collect LE guns and would pay a premium. Others wouldn't. I would be careful what I clean it with. Breakfree CLP is safe.

 

[aimedfire]

Can I shoot hot loads in it?

 

[Andy Taylor]

Legitimate PD stamps are a unique modification from original.
Some people don't like them and it will lower value to them.
Some specifically look for PD stamped guns and it increases value to them. I know of a Boston PD marked Glock that recently sold because it was Boston PD marked. The buyer hated Glocks, but had to have this one.
Some people who know the above, don't care one way or the other.

In light of this, I would say that overall it is a wash. A letter to confirm shipment to Austin PD would be appropriate.

BTW: Nice M27.

 

[BUFF]

As to hot loads, you can shoot the hottest .357 Mag ammo you can buy in that M-27 until the cows come home without harm.

And then you can shoot the cows.

The N-frame .357's are the strongest double-action revolvers chambered for that round.

Austin PD must have hired big kids as cops because all the Austin PD-marked handguns I have heard of were N-frame S&W's, mostly nickel 4-inch .38-44 Heavy Duties.

That' a nice one there, aimedfire.

 

[Landpimp]

been eying(but not bidding) that one myself

shows no one bought it.......

 

[Guest]

Nice Smith! Congrats.

 

[olypenn22]

I think a LEO marked 28-2 in good condition should fetch at least a $100. surcharge above normal price's, they made a lot of 28's, much fewer Leo marked, Remington 870's that are LEO marked get a 40% mark up around here. Supply and demand.

 

[cobblefield]

Thanks for posting that question. I have a model 66 stamped San Antonio Police.

You have a good looking revolver regardless of the stamp.

 

[mrkurtz]

Don't use Hoppes on the nickel.

 

[MKT]

Originally posted by BUFF:
Austin PD must have hired big kids as cops because all the Austin PD-marked handguns I have heard of were N-frame S&W's, mostly nickel 4-inch .38-44 Heavy Duties.

Its a Texas thing. The DPS also used to issue Model 28's, and most of the local PD's opted for big ole N Frames too. Must be where I developed my love of N Frames.

 

[aimedfire]

I just paid off the balance and took the gun home TODAY!

 

[BuzzardBilly]

Nice gun.
I happen to be one of those that like the Texas PD marked guns.
I have #452 just like yours as well as a 38/44 Austin PD and a DPS M28.
If they could only talk?

 

[pred]

I am confused, It is still available on GB
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=118216832
I have also been casually watching it/
Peter

 

[gunnut44]

I was thinking the same thing pred, that gun has been there a long time always with a bid on it?

 

[aimedfire]

Sorry for the confusion. I initially posted that pic because I didn't have the actual gun to post photos of (it was at the pawn shop, on layaway).

I'll post the actual gun soon. It's a lot like it.

Oh, and I paid $649 OTD for mine.

 

[mentallapse]

I am glad you "clarified" your post. The person you dealt with on your lay-a-way must have been very patient. July-December is a long time for a lay-a-way. The S&W you are speaking of happens to be in my safe and has been for quite some time. I started to ask some questions several months ago, but decided to let it go. I will be very interested in seeing your new piece! The Austin PD revolver in my safe will probably be heading to a new home in Texas. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU NOT USING MY PHOTOS IN THE FUTURE. YOU HAVE CAUSED SOME CONFUSION WHICH IS NOT APPRECIATED. You should have used a disclaimer in your first post.