S&W Pre Model 27 Purchase How Did I Do?

[triaxle]

old model 27

I see them going for that now a day , but the thing is u mjudt see that many of them , I have a 1958 I think 27 with large fact grip no thumb indent , diamond in the middle of grip , in gold box with sum papers , 6.5 inch barrel which I been told you never see the 6.5 in barrel much bluing is like 98 per cent , what would that sell for ???????

 

[bobsguns]

Love the gun, hate the price.

You gonna shoot it?

 

[JH1951]

I have been known to spend more money than other people would to secure a piece I didn't want to wait for any longer (think just about any auction I have won). That doesn't mean that I overpaid; I ended the search. And to me, condition is just about everything. Buying a piece that demands no apologies or excuses tells me that you have a piece that will be a gem and a joy for as long as you have it. And when you decide to part with it, asking top dollar should not create a problem at all, rather perhaps a slight delay in selling until a like-minded person finds your offering. There are others out there that buy based on condition, too. Those that settle for less will not be interested in having it, and that is their privilege in their pursuit of happiness. Different strokes for different folks. Enjoy your new piece!

 

[heeter3]

ACMan,if you like it and you want it nothing wrong with getting it and they sure aint making them anymore.Now its time for you to enjoy it.

 

[Frailer]

In the world of collecting value is entirely subjective. If it's worth it to you, it is worth it. Period.

The time to buy a hard-to-find thing is when you see it. As others have said, it's only money.

 

[RKmesa]

AC:

I followed that auction:

Just a moment...

Beautiful gun and great package!

Congrats

 

[AC Man]

I picked it up today. Pics don't do it justice. It is literally brand new condition and 72 years old. plus the box, papers, tools. I can't stop looking at it. One of my top favorites in my collection.

I don't know about you, but if one gun I collect has one single tiny mark it pisses me off. I realize I am not the norm. Now shooter grade that is fine. I have those too.

 

[H Richard]

I sold this one, about a year ago, (to a friend Forum member), for $1500. I'd rate it about 85-90%, practically no holster wear , just mostly handling wear.

It's a "S" prefix 99xxx, shipped 9/23/53. It may have brought more at auction, but selling to a friend I discount the amount the sellers premium would be.

 

[old bear]

If you wanted it and could afford it, ya did good.

 

[wileyjackhammer]

I ask because research is all over the place. I won it last night on auction. 1952 Pre Model 27 3.5" barrel in advertised mint condition and the 85 pics indicate it as well. Factory gold box tools and papers. Advertised an looks like unfired but you know how that goes. I paid $3026.

I passed on another no box or papers advertised like new but looked like it was in the bottom of a tool box for $2100.

Heck, I haven't been able to buy a 27 - 2 with a 3.5 barrel for 2K what say you?

If you are happy with it and the price you paid, don't worry what others think. I have a nickel 27-2 I bought in 1972 because when the gun came in my friend could not afford it. I do not remember or care what the exact price was, something like $125, it was a lot of money for either of us back then... He eventually bought a 1917 S&W revolver in .45 acp and was happy with that, so he never asked about the 27. It is still in my safe in the wood box it came in. I do not believe I ever shot it. I carried a model 29, so the 27 was not of real interest to me back then.
Since that time I have picked up several other 27's (& pre-27's) in all barrel lengths. I still shoot .44's & .45's, but I like the feel of 27's so I buy them when I can afford them, usually from people I know that have moved on to plastic guns..... $125 was 25% of our take home pay in 1972 and we were both married with kids. I just happened to have the money at that time.
I never worried what other people thought about what I bought or paid or if I made some modification to it....grips, sights, etc.

 

[dobegrant]

Congratulations on a really awesome gun, I think the 3.5" 27 is the coolest looking revolver ever made.

 

[Riposte1]

I ask because research is all over the place. I won it last night on auction. 1952 Pre Model 27 3.5" barrel in advertised mint condition and the 85 pics indicate it as well. Factory gold box tools and papers. Advertised an looks like unfired but you know how that goes. I paid $3026.

I passed on another no box or papers advertised like new but looked like it was in the bottom of a tool box for $2100.

Heck, I haven't been able to buy a 27 - 2 with a 3.5 barrel for 2K what say you?

Well mine isn't "as new" or in the box but it is tight and shoots well - I bought it off of Rock Island Auctions quite a while back and I got it for, IIRC, $325 (before the premium and shipping). It was made in 1950, a good friend gave me the S.D. Myers holster as it didn't fit his 4" M-28.




However the bottom line is: If you are happy with your purchase you did well! They ain't making them like they used to!

Riposte

 

[Major 2]

Two weeks ago I bid $2,000 on a 27 - 2 3.5 barrel on Gunbroker . It did not sell. I contacted the dealer and he said he paid more than that from and estate sale and I wasn't even close. LOL

I know I did not get a deal, but there were others bidding close to what I paid. It was my final offer and won it by $26 dollars. If I am in the ball park I am happy.

For me it is condition, condition, condition. If there is one mark I am out on collector firearms. Thanks! Oh and you guys that bought them for way less, you were at the right time and the right place.

My Dad paid 80 bucks for my brand new marlin 30 - 30 model 336 lever action back in 1970 when I was 14. Still have it.

If you are happy then all is well, regardless of others' opinions.

A couple of years ago, I was bidding against 5 on a nice Mauser Bolo.
Bidding went high enough to weed out 3, Just me and another serious gent.
I set my ceiling and quit watching with hours to go either I won, or I didn't, decided I did not need the stress.

Short story, I won @ just $7 above the other gent bid.... I didn't spend too much; I spent what the market demanded.

I'm happy for you