The 8 3/8" Appreciation Thread!

[Nframe_is_no1]

I thought it was time to give our long tubed Smiths the respect they deserve! I have always liked 8 3/8" Smiths, especially model 27s even though the knowledgeable collectors here say they tend to bring a bit less than other lengths. An 8 3/8" 27 was on my grail list for years, and then last year I found two in about a month. Anyway, here's my 8 3/8" Smiths, feel free to add yours!

Model 17-3, 3Ts and special order factory red insert patridge blade front sight

S series Model 27-2 (1966), 3Ts as well as special order red ramp front /white outline rear sights.

Model 27-3, 3Ts:

Model 460 XVR:

Model 500:

 

[Dennis The B]

The only one...

...I own. A real tack driver.

 

[GLL]

25-5

Jerry

 

[TDC]

Three N frames that haven't been included yet....

 

[glenncal1]

I have a few:

27

29

17

53

48

 

[fyimo]

Here's mine
29-2

629 no dash

14-4

17-4

Model 27-2

 

[nightshade2x]

Here's a few I have (had):

14-4 (sold)

Target Python (sold)

586

27-2

29-2 (pictured in the center) with the rest of the gang

Nice stuff guys. I tend to like the long tubes.

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

 

[bmcgilvray]

I like the ungainly things for some reason. They're posted here.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/76269-long-barreled-smith-wesson-thread.html

 

[rags]

Just the one...27-2

rags

 

[kenjen]

my 686-1

 

[Wyatt Burp]

This 1979 29-2 is the only 8 3/8" S&W I've ever owned. With Claro Walnut Karacs.

 

[bravastar1]

How about a Md 29 no dash. If there is another out there I would love to see it.

 

[nutsforsmiths]

I have a few, but this is the only one I have a picture uploaded for right now.
It is a Pre-29 that was originally shipped in 1956 with a 6.5" barrel, then sent back to the factory when the 8 3/8" barrel length first came out around 1958-59. Then it was shipped back in the new style case.
I will try and get pictures of the others that I have up at a later date.

 

[TAROMAN]

My 8-3/8 Crew

29-2. Bought this one in 1975 at the height of Dirty Harry mania. Found it to be a great hunting and later silhouette gun:

17-6. Wanted a .22 companion gun to the .44, so this one was added about 1981. Very good silhouette and pest gun:

14-4. LGS got this one in about the same time. So, why not? A nice revolver, but I've never shot it much:

(barrel isn't bent, just my cheapo camera)

 

[RKmesa]

Non RM Pre-War 357...

Hey - you guys are letting the secret out on the greatness of these long tubed revolvers. Now we're going to see prices start to jump. I actually have a bunch of the long tube 27's, pre 27's and pre-war 357's and have shared many of the photos on the Forum. Here is a non RM with a HBH and 8.375" barrel (I don't think that I have shared this one yet):

Whoops - This gun is a little pre 1962 - Hope you'll forgive me for posting it in this part of the Forum....

 

[glenncal1]

RK, that is a sweet one. I will offer you 5x the original list price for the gun

 

[GF]

Man!

Some heavy hitters posting in this thread. Nice guns boys.

Let me sneak a few in...

29-2

Mod 18

Mod 27-2

14-3

GF

 

[fyimo]

Man!

Some heavy hitters posting in this thread. Nice guns boys.

Let me sneak a few in...

GF

Great revolvers and beautful photos as always. Those are some killer grips on the 14-4 and 27-2

 

[Chubbo]

Long toms

My long tube collection. The Magna Classic 629 is about 7/8" short, but was in the picture I had. The others are a mod.14-4, a 27-2 and a 57.

Chubbo

 

[410bore]

617-0

17-6

have a couple more but dont have pics handy