They are out there.....pre Model 27

[Randy]

Hello all,

I haven't been actively pursuing S&W revolvers lately. I do visit the forum almost everyday though.

My 10 year old and I took a little ride to a LGS that we haven't been at in a while. I look in the case and saw this very nice five screw 6.5" pre model 27. I picked it up and it is in fantastic original condition. The clerk said it came with the original box. I asked to see it and found the original knurled SAT in the box. At that point I knew I had to buy it.

The box and grips are numbered to the gun. The serial number is s1574xx. I was a little surprised to see the aluminum knurled SAT. I thought it would've been knurled steel. The gold box has red metal corners. This is the first time I've seen these on a gold box.

It just goes to show that nice collectable S&Ws are out there. The price was also very nice on this one.

Now I'm stoked again...thinking about the next one!

Here's a few pics.

Randy

 

[Big Ranch]

WOW

She's a beauty!

 

[Iggy]

Lordy lordy that's purty.

Congratulations on a wonderful acquisition

 

[VM]

You hit a homerun on that one Randy - Congrats!

 

[Art Doc]

Regular LGS dealer has had a 5" pre-27 in about 90% condition at the last couple shows tagged at $500. I am surprised he hasn't sold it.

 

[jubela#4]

That is a great looking package. I can understand why you had to buy it.

 

[Jebus35745]

Sweet gun and a nice classic length. Larry

 

[Engine49guy]

Awesome gun !!!
I have been on the lookout for a 5" but the 6" model 27 is my favorite handgun for Target shooting.
I'm guessing they had red box staples left in the machine when they made your box.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Fantastic look set! The gun looks minty. Well done.

 

[cubguy]

What a great find!

 

[NFrameFred]

Only thing wrong with it I can see is I didn't find it . . .

 

[keith44spl]

Now, that there is alright, right there!

Enjoy it...Ya know they ain't make 'em like that anymore

I buy jest about every 5 screw N frame that's worth havin that comes down the pike.


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[gunlovingirl]

That's a beauty! Yes, they're out there...minus one!

 

[CajunBass]

Congratulations. That's a fine looking one for sure.

 

[wraco]

That's a beauty and the box in such great condition . . Good for you!

Rod

 

[ditrina]

WOW... JUST WOW....

 

[fat tom]

Sweet! I'm pretty sure I'd have bought that one myself. Even without the SAT.
f.t.

 

[Nightowl]

Unreal!! That is absolutely awesome! if I ran into those very often, I'd really be in the poorhouse,

 

[Randy]

Thanks for all the nice feedback.

I happen to own a lightly used 6 inch 4 digit Python from 1959. It's nice and I wouldn't sell it but I have to say that this pre 27 is just that much nicer. If I was forced to sell one, it wouldn't be this pre 27.

Zach, my ten year old concurs.

Randy

 

[peyton]

I hope you told you son, Zach, that the revolver will be his one day!! He'll always remember being with you when you bought it!!