Where to find old Model 27's?

[22hipower]

Now that we know you have an interest in history I'll mention that in addition to admiring the pre-war quality of Registered Magnums sometimes there is a good story in researching their history.

Here's a link to the story I uncovered when I finally found my first Registered Magnum.

First Registered Magnum - S&W Letter Received

Good luck in your search, hope you have as much fun finding/researching one as I did.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[The Gila Bender]

While your at it, Stainless6Shooter, keep an eye peeled for a Highway Patrolman and/or Model 28-2 at a decent price. I shoot my 28's and 686's more often than the pretty blue ones.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Where are you in OHIO .... the NE Ohio Bunch is getting together outside of Cleveland on Oct. 2nd The the thread in the Lounge.... should be at least one RM there been as many as 3or 4 IIRC>

 

[mojave30cal]

You sir, are on the path down a slippery slope. Enjoy it!

 

[BabaBlueJay]

Where are you in OHIO .... the NE Ohio Bunch is getting together outside of Cleveland on Oct. 2nd The the thread in the Lounge.... should be at least one RM there been as many as 3or 4 IIRC>

Cleveland, and I saw that. May go just to see if I can find a lead.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Cleveland, and I saw that. May go just to see if I can find a lead.

Great bunch of folks.......... come on over.... planning to bring my RM

 

[CH4]

I am a history teacher, and a new gun owner. I started with a Taurus 856 Ultralite (Yes, I know it was a mistake, I traded that snappy thing in a hurry). Since then I got a S&W 686-1 that I absolutely adore, and quickly became a huge fan of the .357 magnum round it shoots. Well doing a little bit of digging, I found out Smith and Wesson also happened to make the first .357 magnum revolver and called it the "Registered Magnum" before renaming it the Model 27 later. I also found the first one was given to FBI director J Edgar Hoover.

My question is this, where could one find a Registered Magnum from the original 1930's run, particularly 1935 if possible? As such a huge fan of the .357 magnum and Smith & Wesson from my admiration of my 686, this would be the only other gun I would want, and purely for my personal history museum.

Thanks in advance!

Since you said older 27, I'd look for a nice 27-2 because they're usually easier to find and at a more reasonable price, $1000 to $1500, the shorter the barrel the more expensive. If that doesn't scratch your itch, you can keep looking.

Here's a 3.5" pre 27, 3.5" 27-2 and 5" nickel 27-2 from the Florida Highway Patrol.

 

[Jack Flash]

While your at it, Stainless6Shooter, keep an eye peeled for a Highway Patrolman and/or Model 28-2 at a decent price. I shoot my 28's and 686's more often than the pretty blue ones.

This is what I wanted to suggest, but GB beat me to it.

A first year (1954) Highway Patrolman ("pre-28") would be a lot more affordable and way easier to find. I don't know if mine got a post-factory action job, but it has the best trigger I have ever experienced on a revolver. Also, the six inch barrel is a lot better for shooting full-power .357s.

Something to have and shoot while you're chasing your dream.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

Since you said older 27, I'd look for a nice 27-2 because they're usually easier to find and a more reasonable price, $1000 to $1500, the shorter the barrel the more expensive. If that doesn't scratch your itch, you can keep looking.

Here's a 3.5" pre 27, 3.5" 27-2 and 5" nickel 27-2 from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Can I get a link to where that is being sold, that is gorgeous! I love the finish on that!!!

 

[CH4]

Can I get a link to where that is being sold, that is gorgeous! I love the finish on that!!!

Thanks, but those are a few of my 27s, not thinking about selling at this time. Here's another from the 27 family, the 627-0 and another picture of the nickel FHP 27-2

 

[BabaBlueJay]

CH4, you officially have the most beautiful blued gun I have ever seen in that pre-27! I wouldn't sell it either so I don't blame you �� I hope I can find one that beautiful �� someday to pair with the 686! Until then, looking at your fine example will keep me motivated thanks for sharing the epic photos of those priceless masterpieces!

 

[CH4]

CH4, you officially have the most beautiful blued gun I have ever seen in that pre-27! I wouldn't sell it either so I don't blame you �� I hope I can find one that beautiful �� someday to pair with the 686! Until then, looking at your fine example will keep me motivated thanks for sharing the epic photos of those priceless masterpieces!

Thanks, but you'll think differently after you see RKMesa's insane 27 collection. There are also others who have many more than I do.

 

[Frieda's Boss]

If it was me, and I was going to look for a registered magnum over the next five years, I'd look for an early 27, or pre-27 in the short term. You could find one much more easily, and enjoy it while you look for the harder to find gun...then when you do find it, you can sell or trade the model 27 to help buy the registered magnum. Or by then, you'll likely want to keep both.

 

[glenwolde]

The history of our country is closely tied to firearms. From the settlers to the modern day. I'd think you'd need to take a look at Colts....and Winchesters....uh-oh. Sorry about that.