saw a 27-2 5in

[sfal7418]

at a local shop from an estate sale....very dirty from firing and not cleaned....(should clean up ok) some rust on outside of cyl...
wearing rubber grips...but it is a 5in barrel...
wondering a rough value guess...hope to get a pic today
thanks for any input/help
al

 

[LittleAugieMo]

Target of opportunity or grail gun? w/o photos hard to say. Rubber grips drop value along w/ there's probably some rust/corrosion under them. WAG.....$500-1200

 

[ken158]

Easy to see rust indicates poor care and rubber grips could hide some serious finish issues. $400 would be my thought on value.

 

[Model29-26.5]

3T? Some might pay more.
$7-800 in fair condition.
Depends how much rust everywhere.

 

[Retired W4]

For comparison, a couple years ago I found a consignment 5" post war (pre-27) 357, all original (w/o box) in EC. I got it for $1500 OTD. I know, apples & oranges, but I had some time to kill.

If the gun in question is mechanically perfect , $700 could be a good deal.

 

[stansdds]

Definitely sounds like a shooter grade Model 27 and one with finish issues. The lack of original stocks detracts from its value. I'd say it is definitely not a $1000 revolver. Depending upon how bad the finish really is and if it is mechanically sound, I'd WAG it as worth $500-$800.

 

[minconrevo]

I got hold of a blued N frame a while back that had minor finish issues. Even though it had an old factory re-blue, it had the beginings of micro blue specs here and there. Cleaned up nicely. It required a Powers oversize hand to be fit for it to run right. If you are looking for a good shooter/carry gun, a 5" 27 just feels right.

 

[sfal7418]

here are 2 quick pics....I did take the grip off thinking it was going to be a mess under there...but it was ok... target hammer and trigger and I assume sights?
thanks al

 

[minconrevo]

Looks like a lengthy soak in Kroil for the cylinder is in order. Afterwards, take a fired brass cartridge case and gently scrape at the rust with the case mouth. Is the photographed ugly spot the only one on the cylinder?

 

[sfal7418]

yes....that spot is the worst of it....maybe a freckle there and there..
lock work is stiff....probably just need cleaning...
al

 

[stansdds]

Definitely "finish challenged". Penetrating oil soak and rub with a copper penny (real copper, pre-1982 penny), bronze wool, or genuine Chore Boy pure copper pot scrubber will remove the crusty stuff without further damage, but I am pretty sure I see some pitting on the cylinder. I'd class this as a project revolver.

 

[Riposte1]

That spot looks pretty bad - a professional refinisher might be able to fix it but it will cost $$$.

I have guns I like for their looks and I have guns I like for their usefullness - and actually have a Dan Wesson .357 that looked worse than that - I just removed the rust and cold blued it - a deer doesn't know the difference between it and a "prettier" gun

Here are a couple of my "27s" (one is a pre-27 made in 1950) I actually paid $350 for each of them but that was perhaps 15 and 20 years ago - the market has changed a lot!





FWIW I'd rather have a marred Pre27 to 27-3 than I would any modern S&W made after 1990 (just a general date nothing specific).

Riposte

 

[sfal7418]

thanks for the help....I see it as a way to pickup a 5in 27-2...for not huge $...,i think it will clean up....not to be a pure collector piece....but rather a decent shape piece to go with my others
al

 

[WildBillWJW]

Bought this one off of GB approx 2017. No box, rubber grips, and not cleaned for $900. After cleaning definitely excellent condition. I would rate that one at about $600 maybe, definitely not more than $700.

 

[CH4]

$500 if you could have lived without it; a max of $800 if you really it.

 

[wileyjackhammer]

It would still bring $800 in Montana or N. Dakota...
For a 5" $800 is still good, even as your shooter...around here

 

[Dave.357]

No more than $700 . If you buy it and cylinder
Is the worst of it ,I and many others on
The forum have extras we would sell .

 

[Banjo 10-79]

The best part of buying a cosmetically challenged gun is you'll shoot it! At the right price of course.

 

[sfal7418]

Thanks for all the help....
went by the shop and all 42 guns went to an auction....per the lawyer who is handling the estate
al