1952 Pre 27...
I would letter it. May have a good surprise.
I have picked up 3 dash 2's within two months.
I would letter it. May have a good surprise.
I have picked up 3 dash 2's within two months.
S&W Pre Model 27 Purchase How Did I Do?
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Oldengineer
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I hope that I am wrong. In just a few short years, $3K for that revolver will seem like a good deal. Just look at home prices, gold, and other valuables. We won't/can't stop printing green paper.
That was one of the nicer examples I've seen in quite a while.
I don't think you will ever regret owning it and it will provide you many hours of entertainment.
Well done.
I don't think you will ever regret owning it and it will provide you many hours of entertainment.
Well done.
Thanks for all the replies. I feel a bit better with my anxiety waking up the next morning. They say you will not regret going first class, but you will regret going second class. This applies to everything in life.LOL so they say.
Ok, It came in today and it literally looks brand new except for the usual turn line. I don't know why that is. Not a mark on it anywhere and the gold box is the kicker. I have know idea how a a cardboard box that is 72 years old is in mint condition. Got the tools and papers as well. Very happy. They don't come along very often.
jsfricks
Member
Well, many here will say that the turn line shows the revolver is operating like it should. For most the turn line won't matter and shouldn't matter.
Timb1
Member
Well initially I thought 3 grand seems very high and then I think when the last time I had 3 grand to spend, then I thought when was the last time I saw a 357 in the condition you bought. Well I haven't seen a NIB pre 27 for a number of years. So I think you did just fine!
LittleAugieMo
Member
Ther is a difference between"cost"&"value". How many examples in this condition do you see for sale? Not "close to", -2,no dash or well It didn't have the box. I think if you're happy w/ condition,acc's& price.....you "done good!"
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You did fine. A lot of folks like to brag about getting a deal, when usually they got less of a product. Some of us are more particular about what we pay for, and are willing to pay more for condition or rarity. It's all good. I've told myself, "I should have bought that gun.", many more times than, "I should not have bought that gun." Money depreciates, high condition S&W revolvers seldom do.
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 ???????
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 ???????
Love the gun, hate the price. 
You gonna shoot it?
You gonna shoot it?
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
Member
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.
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.
The time to buy a hard-to-find thing is when you see it. As others have said, it's only money.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
If you wanted it and could afford it, ya did good.
wileyjackhammer
Member
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.
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